Candle Man Posted July 28, 2006 Posted July 28, 2006 I have a customer needing Therapeutic Wax for a dipping vat, my question is...Is Therapeutic Wax a special kind of wax or can you use a straight paraffin and what whould be the safe melt point?I have looked up Therapeutic Wax but I can't find much detail about the wax and the prices for this wax is very high priced.Prices I have seen are $28.00 for 6 LB's. I can get IGI 2281 with a melt point of 124*F for only $11.95 for 10 LB's.Thanks for any help, Candle Man Quote
Bunny Posted July 28, 2006 Posted July 28, 2006 NG sells wax specifically for this, it's cheap, and it works wonderfully! I'm not sure of the melt point thought, and have often wondered what "normal" wax could be used. Quote
Candle Man Posted July 28, 2006 Author Posted July 28, 2006 NG sells wax specifically for this, it's cheap, and it works wonderfully! I'm not sure of the melt point thought, and have often wondered what "normal" wax could be used.Thanks, I will check them out since I also order FO from them. Quote
doglover Posted July 28, 2006 Posted July 28, 2006 When I would provide paraffin dips, the wax was a straight paraffin, mixed with mineral oil and a mint/camphor type fragrance. Quote
topofmurrayhill Posted July 28, 2006 Posted July 28, 2006 IGI 2281 is therapeutic wax. They have a type called IGI 2288 that's sold for the purpose but the specs are identical and they're the same wax. I don't understand what the 2 different numbers signifies. Quote
Candle Man Posted July 28, 2006 Author Posted July 28, 2006 IGI 2281 is therapeutic wax. They have a type called IGI 2288 that's sold for the purpose but the specs are identical and they're the same wax. I don't understand what the 2 different numbers signifies.Thanks, for int info. Quote
topofmurrayhill Posted July 28, 2006 Posted July 28, 2006 BTW CandleScience sells it for 10.95 for 10 lbs or 53.95 a case. BCN carries it also if the shipping is better for you. Quote
Candle Man Posted July 28, 2006 Author Posted July 28, 2006 BTW CandleScience sells it for 10.95 for 10 lbs or 53.95 a case. BCN carries it also if the shipping is better for you.Thanks, but Texas suppliers are closer & cheaper shipping for me. Quote
DoLLz Posted July 29, 2006 Posted July 29, 2006 Learned soemthing new... I had no idea that igi 2281 is a therapeutic wax. Quote
topofmurrayhill Posted July 29, 2006 Posted July 29, 2006 Learned soemthing new... I had no idea that igi 2281 is a therapeutic wax.It's also recommended for making candles and coating turnips, lol. Quote
Bunny Posted July 29, 2006 Posted July 29, 2006 Turnips huh! For more moisturization, you can add an ounce of your favorite carrier oil (almond, grapeseed, jojoba etc) to 4 lbs of wax to the melted wax for a fantastic feel! Quote
topofmurrayhill Posted July 29, 2006 Posted July 29, 2006 Turnips huh! For more moisturization, you can add an ounce of your favorite carrier oil (almond, grapeseed, jojoba etc) to 4 lbs of wax to the melted wax for a fantastic feel!Yeah if you really want to pamper your turnips. Quote
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