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Fragrances Suitable For Gel Wax
Our Gel Wax will hold up to 6% fragrance oil, however, not all fragrance oils are suitable for use with this type of wax.
The scents recommended for this wax are called 'Non-polar' and have a flashpoint in excess of 77°C.
Using the incorrect type of fragrance for gel wax can be hazardous. Since unscented Gel wax has a burn pool temperature of 130°C, this is well below the general flashpoint of 227°C. However, adding fragrance lowers the flashpoint of the wax, potentially low enough to cause the wax to ignite, therefore it is recommended to avoid these fragrances.
Always be sure to test your gel wax candles in a safe and controlled environment. Please ensure that you are using the appropriate PPE as per the Safety Data Sheet.
Please see the handy tables below to determine whether or not our fragrances and essential oils can be used in your gel creations:
Essential Oils: |
Compatible With Gel Wax: |
Bergamot Essential Oil | NO |
Cedarwood Essential Oil | YES |
Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil | YES |
Citronella Essential Oil | NO |
Eucalyptus Essential Oil | NO |
Grapefruit Essential Oil | NO |
Ho Wood Essential Oil | NO |
Lavender Essential Oil | NO |
Lemon Essential Oil | NO |
Lemongrass Essential Oil | NO |
Lime Essential Oil | NO |
May Chang Essential Oil | NO |
Orange Essential Oil | NO |
Patchouli Essential Oil | YES |
Peppermint Essential Oil | NO |
Rose Essential Oil | NO |
Rose Geranium Essential Oil | YES |
Rosemary Essential Oil | NO |
Ylang Ylang Essential Oil | YES |
Gel Candle How-To Guide:
Please see our guide to creating a beautiful Gel Wax Candle here!
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