How to Test for Fragrance Oil Safety in Gel Wax

Gel Wax Safe Fragrance Oils are tested to ensure that they pass the standards set forth by Penreco, the product creator.  

Gel Wax Compatibility is determined in two steps

• Greater than 170F Flash Point
• Non-Polar 

Polarity is determined through testing.  For more information please visit our blog.  Tests are ongoing with about 20 left to be determined.

CANDLE COCOON GEL WAX SAFE FRAGRANCE OILS 

Medium Density Gel Wax can hold 3% - 5% FO. Its FP is 430F.

FLASHPOINT: lowest temperature at which vapors above a volatile combustible substance ignite in air when exposed to flame.

POLARITY: Low-polarity and non-polar oils mix well with mineral oil.

MISCIBILITY:  The ability of a FO and MO to mix together/dissolve completely at any concentration/proportions. 

TEST METHOD: 

25%: 5 g FO + 15 g MO.  If fail, no reason to proceed.

75%:  3 parts FO + 1 part Mineral Oil (MO). 

At both concentrations the mix should not get cloudy, although it may do so momentarily. The mixture must stay clear after sitting for ~5 min. Look for cloudiness, separation line, and beading, all of which indicate that the FO is polar and not suitable for gel wax use.