Fragrance load when doing 50/50 wax?

[QTsmum]

So when you use a wax like 4627 which has a 12% max fragrance load and mix it 50/50 with say, 4625 which has a max of 6 %, can you go with about a 9% load or do you stick with the lower end? Ir can you go even higher?

[justajesuschick]

I use this blend. I use 9%-10% FO. I know that most do not but it works for me.

Since I pour into cups, I add an extra 5% of 4625 for ease of getting the melts cleanly out of the cups.

[chuck_35550]

You know, there are some fos that tell you to only use a certain lower percentage because they are highly concentrated. There are those of us who feel like an fo ought to do its intended job with a 6 or 7% load and those who feel like 9 or 10% is acceptable. Some fos would probably seep at that level and some might incorporate with no problem. I would suggest testing at 6% and work your way up if it's needed. I'm not a chemist, so I couldn't tell you that dilution of one wax by another will result in an improvement on the one and reduction on the other. If you use high quality fos that are formulated for a particular effect (light floral, bakery, spa) at the recommended percentage; well that's half the battle won IMHO. There are wax blends that are very unforgiving with excessive fo percentages (6006) and perform best under optimal conditions. HTH

Steve

[QTsmum]

Thanks for the replies! You are right, might as well find good FOs that work with lesser amounts! More change in my pocket in the long run!