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Choosing the Right Wax for Candle Making ​

Candle makers now have more wax options than ever before – which can make the selection process a challenge. Below we’ve outlined some of the waxes we offer and key features of each. We believe we carry a wax for every candle maker and candle style.

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Choose the Right Cargill Wax

 

  Soy Coconut Sunflower Palm Rapeseed
Candle Type

Tealights

Scented Containers

Tarts/Melts

Tealights

Scented Containers

Tarts/Melts

 

Scented Containers

Tealights

Scented Containers

Church Lights

Tealights

Tarts/Melts

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Non-GMO*

Green Check Mark

Green Check Mark

Green Check Mark

Green Check Mark

Green Check Mark

*Non-GMO soy vegetable wax is only available in Europe.

 

 

 

Sustainability at Cargill

 

 

Cargill Vegetable-Based Wax Products

Soy Wax for Candle Making

Soy Wax is an adaptable and accessible candle wax for the small candle maker and large manufacturer alike

Coconut Wax for Candle Making

Coconut wax creates a slow clean burn that helps the candle burn at a more consistent rate and temperature

Sunflower Wax for Candle Making

Sunflower wax creates ultra-white candles that easily accept dyes and pigments

Palm Wax for Candle Making

Palm wax produces high-quality yet cost effective base waxes for various melting ranges

Rapeseed Wax for Candle Making

Excellent base for pigments and dyes