KaciC Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 Hello all,I'm besides myself trying to troubleshoot this issue I'm having. I've been testing a GW 464/Coco 83 blend for the last month or so, but for some reason I'm now getting some discoloration in the wax that forms the melt pool after burning. This started happening at various levels of the burn. The research I conducted suggested that it was likely due to the wax being overheated and thus scorched. I started noticing this issue after I began using a presto pot (with spotty temperature regulation), however, the discoloration continued even after using completely new wax and the double-boil method. Then I thought perhaps it was the LX series I was testing with, but the same thing happened when I used the CD series. The specs areVessel: straight-sided threaded glass jarVessel diameter: 2.60ishCapacity: 7 ozWicks1: cd6, cd7, & cd8Wicks2: lx12, lx14, lx16Gw 464: 65%Coco 83: 35%FO load: 8%Additives: UV Stabilizer FO added at 185 degreesPoured at around 160 degreesCuring until wick test: 24 hoursCuring until burn test: 2 weeksI've also noticed significant mushrooming on the LX series.Any ideas??!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 IF the discoloration is forming in the layer of the melt pool, then often it is just too hot of a wick for that particular container, fo, etc. sometimes the fragrance oil discolors too. As long as the container does not get to the “too hot” range I consider discoloration to be a minor flaw versus a safety hazard. UL has published acceptable Temp limits for various companies of 120-125*F max for metal to 140-145*F max for glass. carbon heading suggests it is not the ideal wick for the wax/fo/container. The wick just can’t fully combust for one of several reasons. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaciC Posted December 8, 2022 Author Share Posted December 8, 2022 Thanks for the information! Have you found any or more issues with FO from Candle Science as opposed to other brands? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdcharm Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 Have you tried this wax combo without any additives (except for fragrance oil) ... also, what oil are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightLight Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 This sounds like your fragrance could be culprit, also try even smaller wicks and make your burn 2.50 hours. That much coco 83 will need smaller wicks. Reduce fragrance load to 6 per cent. Right now your candle wax is very soft with the addition of that much fragrance so will need small wicks. You should try CDN wicks. Try smaller wicks cd5,cdn5, lx 10 make sure you burn for a couple hours. Above wick combos I can tell they are too hot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaciC Posted January 7, 2023 Author Share Posted January 7, 2023 (edited) On 12/8/2022 at 11:26 AM, birdcharm said: Have you tried this wax combo without any additives (except for fragrance oil) ... also, what oil are you using? I have. Sorry, I haven’t logged on in a while. I’m using candle science oils. Edited January 7, 2023 by KaciC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightLight Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 Some fragrance oils with high vanillin will discolor, also too big a wick will cause wax to do same. Wood wicks can change color of wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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