UV Inhibitor and palm wax.....

[Debbie73]

For those of you that make palm wax candles, do any of you use the uv inhibitor in your candles? I am concerned about the darker candles I am making loosing their color.

Also, how much do you use and is it possible that it can change the pattern of the wax?

Thanks Bunches,

Debbie

[RichardLOZ]

Hi Debbie

We use UV stabiliser in our palm products. Without going and looking it up I seem to recall a usage rate of about 0.2% which is very minimal. I think it works out to about a teaspoon / kilogram.

We have not found any difference in using it vs not, except for vastly reducing the colour fading. It has had no noticeable affect on the burn, throw or feathering / crystalising patterns.

HTH

[Debbie73]

Thanks Richard,

That is good to know. Happy New Year to you and Tracie!

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Debbie

[Stella1952]

I always use it in all my candles, hurricanes & melts. It does not cause any issues for us in any of the waxes or formulas we use, both soy & palm. The amount added differs depending on whose UV stabilizer you buy. Check the recommendations from your supplier.

[Debbie73]

Thanks, Stella! :smiley2:

[Candybee]

I get my UV inhibitor from CS to use in my palm wax candles. I use their recommended amount.