7 Pawz Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I've had some gel wax sitting on the shelf a few years, is there a limit on how long the gel is good to use? I thought about making a couple of candles in a few glade glass containers, but if I'm past an expiration time on the gel, I'll just let it go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 When I was at the IGCA convention back in 2005 I posed this question to the gel makers teaching a gel candle making class and they told me that it lasts "FOREVER". So, I'd say it's probably still good to use. However they did say if it goes through extreme temp fluctuations it could become cloudy... I've only worked with gel a couple of times, so I am by no means an expert. Gel was just too hard to work with, and if you think finding skin safe scents for soaping and B&B items is tricky - it's worse with finding gel safe scents due to the polarity. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 Pawz Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 When I was at the IGCA convention back in 2005 I posed this question to the gel makers teaching a gel candle making class and they told me that it lasts "FOREVER". So, I'd say it's probably still good to use. However they did say if it goes through extreme temp fluctuations it could become cloudy... I've only worked with gel a couple of times, so I am by no means an expert. Gel was just too hard to work with, and if you think finding skin safe scents for soaping and B&B items is tricky - it's worse with finding gel safe scents due to the polarity. HTHThank you, it does help out. The gel is still very clear and when I say I've had it for years, try 10 I originally had about 10lbs of it, I tried working with it, and at the time, If my fo werent recommended for gel, i tested for polarity, that got to a royal pain, I understand there are more fo out for gel, but I'll use what I have and let that be it. I hate to get rid of it if I can use whats left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 It does not expire. As long as it is still clear you can use it. Even if it has gone a bit cloudy once you melt it should clear back up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 Pawz Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 Vicky_CO, Its still clear, I lost the lid to the bucket and it stayed uncovered for a long time, i finally did put one on it to keep dust out, glad to know I can still use whats left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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