Paraffin wax Kerax Kerawax 485

Kerax Kerawax 485 is a high quality, fully refined paraffin wax designed for the production of handmade candles. This wax is white, odourless and tasteless, with an oil content of less than 1.0%. Kerawax 485 is ideal for the production of moulded candles (pillar), wax figurines and aroma waxes.

Technical data

Melting point: 56-58 °C

Temperature at which the fragrance oil is added: approx. 60 °C

Pour point: about 55 °C

Adding fragrance oils

Recommended amount: 4-10%

Addition temperature: about 60 °C

Addition of colouring matters

For paraffin waxes, including Kerax Kerawax 485, it is recommended to add colorants between 0.1% and 0.3% of the total wax weight. This will depend on the type of colourant used (liquid, solid, powder) and the intensity of the shade desired.

For translucent colours, an addition of 0.1% is usually sufficient. Up to 0.3% can be used to achieve a stronger and deeper shade. If too much colourant is used, it may affect the burning quality of the candle, for example by causing sooting or altering the structure of the wax.

The colouring agent should be added to the melting wax before adding the fragrance oil, usually at a temperature of about 70 °C, to ensure proper melting and mixing.

For paraffin waxes, Wedo IV ZN5, LX or WM4, the Stabilo series of waxes, are suitable, as they ensure an even burn and are also suitable for scented candles.