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Golden Wax 464, Golden Wax 494 or Nature Wax C3: which soy wax should you use?
Golden Wax 464, Golden Wax 494 and Nature Wax C3 are three of the most popular soy waxes in the UK. All three are made from hydrogenated soybean oil, but each is designed for a different job, and choosing the right one is the biggest single step towards a smooth finish and a good scent throw.
Below we compare the three waxes side by side, so you can match the wax to the product you are making.
The short answer
- Making container candles? Choose Golden Wax 464 or Nature Wax C3.
- Making wax melts or tarts? Choose Golden Wax 494. It is not designed for wicked candles.
| Golden Wax 464 | Golden Wax 494 | Nature Wax C3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Container candles | Wax melts and tarts | Container candles |
| Melting point | 52–58°C | See specification | Approx. 45–50°C |
| Fragrance load | Up to 10% | See specification | See specification |
| Suitable for wicks | Yes | No | Yes |
| Pack sizes | 5 kg, 22.7 kg box and full pallet | 5 kg and 22.7 kg | 5 kg and 22.7 kg |
1. Golden Wax 464: the all-round container wax
Golden Wax 464 is a soy container wax with a low melting point. It gives a smooth, creamy top, helps to minimise frosting and is known for holding and releasing fragrance well when melt and pour temperatures are controlled.
Working temperatures
- Melting point: 52–58°C
- Fragrance load: up to 10%
- Add fragrance at: 70–75°C
- Pour at: 65–75°C
2. Golden Wax 494: for wax melts and tarts
Golden Wax 494 is formulated for moulded products rather than wicked candles. It sets firm, holds its shape when released from moulds and gives a glossy finish, with good colour and fragrance distribution.
Product ideas
- Wax melts and snap bars
- Tarts and moulded shapes
- Gift sets and seasonal melts
3. Nature Wax C3: a popular container wax
Nature Wax C3 (also sold as Soya Eco Wax) is a soy container wax with a melting range of around 45–50°C. It is a well-established choice for container candles and accepts a wide range of fragrances.
What all three have in common
- INCI: Hydrogenated Soybean Oil (Nature Wax C3 also contains Glyceryl Stearate and Lecithin)
- Vegan, cruelty free and palm free
- Country of origin: USA
- Specification and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) available
Tips for better results
- Always test burn a new wax, wick and fragrance combination before making a full batch.
- Weigh your fragrance as a percentage of wax weight and stay within the maximum load.
- Check your fragrance supplier’s IFRA certificate for the maximum level allowed in candles.
- Let candles cure before test burning: soy wax scent throw usually improves after a few days.
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Makers are responsible for carrying out appropriate burn, safety and stability testing. Always follow the wax manufacturer’s guidance, your fragrance supplier’s IFRA certificate and applicable labelling requirements (including CLP) for each finished product.