Candles

At EPChem, we offer you the materials and the technical know-how needed to make your creativity come to life.

Vegetable Wax

EPChem is a pioneer in the introduction of Vegetable Waxes for use in candle formulations. We were awarded research grants for the development of renewable vegetable wax suitable for use in various candle types.

Since then, EPChem has come up with a comprehensive variety of high quality palm and soy waxes, ranging from a natural ivory color to bleached white color. Our EPIWAX range of vegetable waxes are environmentally friendly alternative to paraffin waxes which exhibit excellent candle performance by providing a clean burn and being impurities free.

 

Paraffin Wax

EPChem also has a full range of specialty “ready-to-use” blended Paraffin Waxes from Sasol Wax, specifically formulated for use in candle-making machines by drawing, extrusion, filling, moulding, etc. In addition, we also offer fully refined paraffin waxes (FRPW 58/60) and Synthetic Paraffin Waxes Shell’s Sarawax SX55R (EPIWAX EP858) etc.

Special Candle Wax

EPChem also offers a range of Sasol Wax products suitable for wick coating waxes with enhanced burning and flexibility.

For other interesting candle types, EPChem recommends our range of crystal effect waxes - EPIWAX A10, A11 and A12, as well as our range of mottling agents, EPIWAX EM11 and EM12.

If you are looking to produce transparent gel candles, we recommend Kraton G1650 which also serves to reduce shrinkage, improve adhesion and low temperature performance in container candles. 

Combining our in-depth experience in waxes and decades of experience in the candle industry, we offer you quality materials and technical support to ensure that you achieve products where your needs and the needs of the market are met. We will work with you on your specific candle requirements, offering from formulation components like paraffin, synthetic, PE and microcrystalline waxes, to full wax formulations.

For a more specific recommendation on our products for use in candles, please feel free to contact any of our marketing representatives.