NatureWax^® Vegetable Waxes - North America

Church lights: Also known as 'Grave lights,' our NatureWax vegetable waxes are well suited to the production process, and to the long burn-time requirements of this candle type. The waxes can be blended with soft paraffin grades; for a fully vegetable-based candle, the 635-41 grade is recommended.

Pressed free-standing: Higher-melting waxes with rapid crystallization are suitable for candles made from the pressing of powdered waxes, usually in a blend with refined paraffin in order to achieve the correct properties. Depending on the details of the process used, typically 20-50% vegetable wax can be incorporated into the wax blend.

Container & Scented: A wide range of NatureWax vegetable waxes can be used in container candles, depending on the requirements of the formulator; typical blend ratios are 70-80% vegetable wax and 20-30% mid-melting paraffin wax, and selected grades are suitable for the forumation of pure vegetable candles. For scented candles, NatureWax 615 and Elite 600 are especially recommended; low odor, light color, excellent shelf-life stability and good frangrance compatibility are key benefits. For general use, NatureWax Elite 500, availabe based on segregated RSPO-certified palm, is highly appreciated for its technical performance: smooth crystallization and surface features, no shrinkage, light color, and good compatibility with other wax types.

Tea lights: Mid-melting NatureWax vegetable waxes are suitable for tea light candles, often blended with refined paraffin wax to the customers' own recipe. For pressing processes NatureWax 635-50 is particularly recommended, and for pouring processes all grades are suitable. NatureWax C-7 has been developed for white tea lights, having a very light color.

In addition to the applications mentioned here, know that vegetable waxes are used increasingly in other industrial and consumer applications. Cargill has a range of waxes suitable for the varied demands of these markets. Interested to learn more? Please see Agri-Pure Industrial Vegetable Waxes for further information on our products and applications.