Who makes Golden Wax 464?
AAK USA Inc.
AAK USA Inc. A great all-around natural container wax, the Golden Wax 464, is produced by AAK USA Inc., formerly Golden Brands. One of a variety of container candle waxes from the company; the popular 464 wax is made from soy wax with a soy additive, similar to the company’s GW 444 wax.
Is Golden Brands 464 100% soy wax?
Golden Wax 464 is a 100% hydrogenated soy oil and soy monoglycerides, with a slightly higher melt temp than C3 but not as high as Golden Wax 444. Golden Wax 464 is a 100% soy wax. This wax is slightly harder than C3 but not as hard as 444, You can use this wax to create container candles and tealights.
What wax is better 444 or 464?
444 wax is slightly harder and has a higher melting point than 464. Ranging from 119 to 125 degrees Fahrenheit versus 113 to 119 for 464 wax. This wax can be a good option if you need to make sure your candles won’t soften or melt in warmer weather.
Is Golden Wax 464 good?
Golden Wax 464 is a good quality soy wax produced by global wax giant AAK under the Golden Brands name. With a melting point of 45-48C, it is a natural replacement for the discontinued CB-135, CB-Advanced and CB-Xcel blends. Pre-Waxed Wicks tend to work best in this wax. The wax will hold 10%+ of most fragrances.
What wicks are best for 464 soy wax?
We recommend the CD wick series for 464 soy wax. Our extensive testing has found that the CD series generally performs the best across a wide range of materials. The ECO wick series is also a good option for 464.
Where is golden soy wax made?
the U.S.A
Golden Wax 464 Soy Wax Grown in the U.S.A soy wax that holds an abundance of fragrance oil and has nearly no frosting.
Is Golden Wax 464 natural?
Golden Brands GW 464 is a natural soy wax containing a soy based additive to reduce frosting and increase fragrance load. GW 464 is designed for use in container candles and blends well with other waxes, such as paraffin, slack, and microcrystalline wax. It is not recommended to blend GW 464 with beeswax.
Which brand of soy wax is best?
The Best Soy Wax for Candle Making
- Golden Brands Natural Soy Wax. Most soy wax products are sold in flake form, which makes melting them a breeze.
- The Candlemaker’s Store Natural Soy Wax.
- Virginia Candle Supply Para-Soy Wax.
- American Soy Organics Soy Wax Beads.
- Candlewic Natural Soy Wax.
Which soy wax holds the most scent?
Containers and Tealights
- AAK Golden Brands 464. Our favorite wax and longtime best seller. We use 464 for all of our fragrance testing because we found it produces the strongest scent while burning.
- AAK Golden Brands 444. Very similar to 464, but with a slightly higher melt point.
How much fragrance do I need for 464 wax?
We recommend starting with a 6% fragrance load, which is approximately 1 oz per lb of wax. You might have noticed 464 has a maximum fragrance load of 10%, but it’s not always ideal to use that much. Too much fragrance, especially dense fragrances, can cause burn issues and may not result in a stronger scent.
How do you get a strong hot throw with 464?
Adding the fragrance oil at the correct temperature I experimented with a number of different temperature variations, and found that for our wax (GB 464) hot/cold throw was optimal when the FO was added at 185 °F and stirred for a full two minutes.
Is 464 soy wax pure?
Golden Brands – GW 464 is a blended wax (98% Soy) that contains a soy-based additive (2%) that is all natural. This soy-based additive enables the soy to be poured at a hotter temperature reducing frosting and increasing FO load.
Does 464 wax have additives?
This is a blended wax that contains a soy-based additive and is both FDA-approved and Kosher-certified. The additive enables the soy to be poured at hotter temperatures reducing frosting and increasing the fragrance oil load.
What wax throws the best scent?
paraffin waxes
As a general rule, paraffin waxes still provide better scent throw than soy waxes.
What brand of soy wax is best?
What is the best wick for 464 soy wax?
What wick is best for 464 soy wax?
How do you get a hot throw with 464?
Is golden wax 464 approved by makers ingredients?
Makers Ingredients can approve that Golden Wax 464 is produced without the use of any animal derived ingredients. Makers Ingredients can approve that Golden Wax 464 is not derived/produced from any raw materials that have been genetically modified.
What is the melt point of Golden wax 464?
Product Details Golden Wax 464 (Also known as Golden Brands 464 or GW 464) Melt Point: 113°F – 119°F Manufacturers Recommended Pour Temperature: 125°F – 145°F (We always recommend experimentation to determine the optimal pouring temperature for your container)
What is GW 464 soy wax?
Golden Brands 464 is our best selling soy wax and a favorite of soy candle makers everywhere! View GW 464 Certificates of Analysis ❯ Produced from US Grown Soybeans! Note: Wax is packaged in flake form.
How do I make my own golden wax 464 fragrance?
Makers Ingredients suggests the following production method using Golden Wax 464. Heat/melt the Golden Wax 464 wax to approx. 85°C (higher than most waxes). Remove from heat, add your fragrance at approx. 70°C, then stir well. Mix the fragrance oil & wax thoroughly, making sure you you continue to stir & mix the wax whilst it is melting.