Wax types
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Nowadays, there are many raw materials from which candles can be made. Here is a brief overview of the most common ones.
Paraffin
Paraffin wax is the most important and most frequently used raw material for candle production. It is produced as a by-product during the processing of the fossil raw material crude oil. Due to its chemical properties, paraffin is suitable for all manufacturing processes. Candles made from paraffin have an excellent burning quality.
Paraffin
Stearin
Stearin is extracted from the palm oil plant, among other things. This is a natural product that consists of vegetable oils and fats. The high-quality stearin is a renewable raw material and biodegradable. The material itself is harder than comparable other types of wax.
Stearin
Beeswax
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Beeswax has been the traditional material for candles for centuries and is only used in small quantities for candles due to its value.
It is a metabolic product of the honey bee. The valuable natural beeswax can be recognised by its fragrant honey scent and the typical yellow colour, which is caused by pollen. Beeswax has a very favourable ecological balance.
Beeswax
Rapeseed oil
Rapeseed oil is a natural, renewable raw material. It is obtained from the historical crop rapeseed, which comes from conventional cultivation in Europe. Rapeseed candles are biodegradable, environmentally friendly and sustainable.