What is Soy Wax?

Soy wax is a product derived from the oil of soybeans, it is collected during the harvesting process and turned into wax through hydrogenation.

Soy wax is a completely renewable material and a great natural alternative to paraffin wax which is derived from petroleum, coal and oil shale.

The properties of soy wax

Soy wax is fast becoming the preferred wax used to make candles due to its many superior qualities including:

• Superior scent throw
• Longer burn time
• Little to no soot
• Burns evenly and clean



Soy Wax Flakes




Soy wax on it’s own is quite soft at room temperature, for this reason it is most commonly used for container candles. However many still use soy wax in pillar or votive candles by combining it with paraffin or palm wax.

Soy wax comes in flake form appearing creamy white in colour and soft in texture.

Different types of soy wax

Most of the world's soy wax is produced in the US, specifically Illinois, Iowa and Indiana. The two most commonly used wax products in candle making are EcoSoya and Golden Brands. We sell both ranges on our website and for ease of comparison we have created a simple table to compare the qualities of each.

If you are looking to try a new brand of wax, we strongly recommend to experiment with different wicks and pour temperatures in order to achieve the best results.

Brand	Sub-Brand	Type	Scent Throw	Quality	Melt Point	Candle Type	Optimal Pour Temperature	Scent Load
EcoSoya	Quantum 210	Soy	Good	Extremely clean burning, stable and easy to use. One pour with a smooth re-congealing burn pool.	42.7°C	Container candles, tarts, melts & massage candles.	68.3°C-82.2°C	18%
EcoSoya	Quantum 220	Soy	Good	Extremely clean burning, stable and easy to use. One pour with a smooth re-congealing burn pool.	42.7°C	Container candles, pillar candles, molded candles, tarts & melts.	68.3°C-82.2°C	18%
EcoSoya	Quantum 230	Soy	Good	Extremely clean burning, stable and easy to use. One Pour, pillars may require multiple pours. Smooth re-congealing burn pool.	42.7°C	Pillar and molded candles including votives, tarts, melts and novelty candles.	68.3°C-82.2°C	18%
EcoSoya	CB-Advanced	Soy	High	Extremely clean burning, stable and easy to use. One Pour, pillars may require multiple pours. Smooth re-congealing burn pool.	42.7°C	Container candles, pillar candles, molded candles, tarts & melts.	68.3°C-85°C	12%
EcoSoya	Pillar Blend	Soy	High	Extremely clean burning, stable and easy to use. One Pour, pillars may require multiple pours. Smooth re-congealing burn pool.	42.7°C	Pillar and molded candles including votives, tarts, melts and novelty candles.	68.3°C-85°C	12%
Golden Brands	Golden Wax 464	Soy	High	Good glass adhesion, however quality can vary by batch and testing is needed.	45°C - 48°C	Container Candles	51°C - 62°C	7%-9%
Golden Brands	Golden Wax 416	Soy	High	Testing is required per batch. Quality can vary by batch and testing is needed.	54°C – 57°C	Votive and Melts	65°C	8-10%




You can browse our full range of soy wax in our store .

For more information on the Quantum range view our EcoSoya Quantum Soy Wax Analysis.

If you are interested in how to make a candle using soy wax check out our candle making guide.