Type: Container great adhesion Finish: Smooth Pour Temp: 125F Cool: Slowly
Ec2">EcoSoya™ soy waxes require larger wick sizes than paraffin and burn more down than out allowing them to have longer burning periods. The ideal burn pool depth to achieve is ¼ to ½ inch within about 4 to 5 hours. Too large of a wick will produce deeper, quicker burn pools but may also cause sooting and short burn times. The following table suggests wick sizes to begin testing with, adjustments may be needed. Keep wicks trimmed to ¼ inch.
CONTAINER SIZE
INITIAL WICK SUGGESTIONS TO BEGIN TESTING
Diameter:
1 to 2 inches
CONTAINER SIZE
INITIAL WICK SUGGESTIONS TO BEGIN TESTING
Diameter:
1 to 2 inches
HTP: 52
CD: 5
Eco: 2
RRD: 34
Flat Braid: 18
Square Braid:#4/0
Diameter:
2 to 3 inches
HTP: 104 or 105
CD: 12
Eco: 6
RRD: 40
Flat Braid: 30
Square Braid: #1
Diameter:
3 to 4 inches
HTP: 1212
CD: 20
Eco: 14
RRD: 50
Flat Braid: 60
Square Braid: #3 or #4
Diameter:
4 inches and larger
Typically requires double wicking. Try using 2 wicks evenly spaced from the above 2 to 3 inch diameter table.
CB-135 & CB-Pure Soy: As a generalization we suggest pouring at 125°F for most applications, this will vary according to container type & size, fragrance & dye used and the effects you want to achieve. You can pour as low as 100° F if the wax is kept in motion (constant mixing) up until pouring. Lower pour temperatures help to eliminate possible frosting while producing a smooth top and good adhesion. There is a difference in cooling rates for different container configurations. Cooling too quickly or too slowly can cause concaving and/or frosting. Large jars such as the apothecary configurations cool slower and require lower pour temperatures, about 125° F or lower. Tall thin jars such as an 8 ounce jamming jar cool fast requiring a higher pour temperature, about 155° F. If you experience difficulties with your pour temperature try a lower or higher temperature.
