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Candle Wax Chart

Candle Making Nest · candlemakingnest.com · reviewed September 13, 2026

Melt point and pour temperature by wax
Soy wax (container blends)melt point roughly 49-57°C / 120-135°F
Paraffin (container grade)melt point roughly 49-60°C / 120-140°F
Coconut wax blendsmelt point roughly 38-49°C / 100-120°F
Beeswaxmelt point roughly 62-65°C / 144-149°F
Palm waxmelt point roughly 57-60°C / 135-140°F
Soytypically 6-10 percent fragrance oil by weight of wax
Paraffintypically 6-12 percent, the highest common load
Coconut blendstypically 8-12 percent, holding fragrance well thanks to the softer wax structure

Typical values for general guidance. Always check the manufacturer's specification for your exact product.

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