BW 908 Para-Soy Container Wax Blend – Single Pour Candle Wax

Upgrade your container candles with BW 908 Para-Soy Container Blend — a premium wax trusted by artisans and production makers for its consistency, smooth finish, and fragrance performance. Manufactured by Blended Waxes Inc. from an equal portion of natural waxes and fully refined paraffin, BW 908 delivers the creamy look of soy with the scent throw of paraffin.

Essential Candle Supply is an authorized Canadian distributor of BW 908, listed directly by Blended Waxes Inc.

Why Makers Choose BW 908

• Balanced para-soy formulation – Equal parts natural wax and fully refined paraffin, engineered for repeatable results batch after batch.
• Superior jar adhesion – Bonds cleanly to glass and tin vessels with no preheating required.
• High fragrance load – Supports 6–12% fragrance for strong cold and hot throw.
• Single pour finish – Minimal shrinkage and a creamy off-white top without a second pour or heat gun.
• Heat stable to 100°F (38°C) – Resists slumping, separating, and wet spots in warm conditions and summer transit.
• Excellent colour uptake – Accepts dyes vividly while remaining bloom resistant.
• Easy-to-use pastilles – No cutting or chopping. Scoop, weigh, melt.

Technical Properties

• Wax type: Para-soy blend (natural wax + fully refined paraffin)
• Form: Pastilles
• Appearance: Off-white, 20Y 3.0R Lovibond
• Application: Container candles
• Melting point: ~125°F (52°C)
• Needle penetration: 0.1 mm @ 77°F / 25°C (typical value: 55)
• Fragrance load: 6–12%
• Pour temperature: 160°F – 170°F (71°C – 77°C)
• Manufacturer: Blended Waxes Inc.

How to Use BW 908

• Melt pastilles slowly using a double boiler or wax melter.
• Add fragrance at 6–12% and stir gently for two minutes to fully incorporate.
• Pour at 160°F – 170°F. Jars do not need preheating.
• Let candles set undisturbed at room temperature, away from drafts.
• Cure for 1–2 weeks before burn testing for best scent throw.

Wick Selection Guidance

Para-soy blends generally burn a little hotter than 100% soy, so wicks often size down slightly compared to a straight soy recipe. As a starting point for testing:

• 2.5" diameter vessel: Start with a small-to-medium wick and adjust from there.
• 3" diameter vessel: Start with a medium wick.
• 3.5"+ diameter vessel: Consider a larger wick or a double-wick layout.

These are starting points only. Always burn test every combination of wax, fragrance, dye, and vessel — dyes and heavy fragrance loads both change how a wick performs.

BW 908 vs. 100% Soy: Which Should You Use?

Choose BW 908 when scent throw and a flawless single-pour top matter most, or when your candles need to survive warm-weather shipping. Choose a 100% soy wax such as BW 929 or Golden Brands 464 when you need an all-natural claim for your product labelling. Many makers keep both on hand and choose by product line.

Whether you're a small-batch creator or a professional candle manufacturer, BW 908 gives you the reliability and refined finish needed to build a consistent container candle line.