EcoSoya® CB-Advanced Soy Instructions

MELT POINT 111˚F (50˚C)

TABLE OF CONTENTS wax temperature no less than 135°F (57.2°C). When

targeting optimal pour temperature, accommodate for
Containers/Jars 1 temperature drop due to the addition of the cooler scent.
Dyes 1 Optimum hot scent throw is achieved with a full
diameter burn pool at a depth of ¼ to ½ inch (0.6 to 1.3
Fragrances 1
cm). For best results, test a variety of different
Wicking 1
fragrances and fragrance manufacturers.
Melting 2
Pouring 2 Wicking
Candle Cooling 2
CB-Advanced Soy requires larger wicking than paraffin.
Test Burning 2
Wicks such as paper cored, cotton cored, or metal
Storage 2 cored should be avoided as they tend to cause sooting
General Trouble Shooting 3 and carbon build-up. A general rule of thumb: If the
Shelf Life 3 candle is properly wicked, it should have a full burn
Helpful Tips 3 pool of ¼ to ½ inch (0.6 to 1.3 cm) deep, from side
Fragrance Program www.ngiwax.com to side, in approximately the same number of hours
for every inch (2.5 cm) of the container diameter.

Containers/Jars Example: An Apothecary jar with a diameter of 4 inches

Containers and jars should be approved for candles, (10.2 cm) should achieve a burn pool depth of ¼ to ½
clean, and at ambient temperature. No pre-heating is inch (0.6 to 1.3 cm), side to side, within about 4 hours.
necessary.
The following table, listed in no particular order,
Dyes suggests a starting point for the type and size of wicks
to begin testing with; adjustments may be necessary.
Most dyes (powder, liquid, chips, blocks, etc.) work
Keep wicks trimmed to ¼ inch (0.6 cm). If you
with CB-Advanced Soy. To achieve better color depth,
experience poor flame quality or stability, try a different
use about 30% more dye. When using powder dyes,
type of wick. Test burning should be done after the
heat the wax to 190°F (87.8°C), add the dye, and mix
candle has had a chance to completely cure for 48
until completely dissolved. Powder dyes may also be
hours after pouring.
dissolved in fragrances and then added to the melted
wax (be sure the dye has dissolved completely before
adding). *If choosing to add powder dyes dissolved in
fragrance, liquid dyes, color blocks, chips or no dye, it
is only necessary to heat wax to 155°F (68.3°C).

Fragrances
Due to its advanced technology, it is very important to
work with a fragrance manufacturer to select
fragrances specifically designed and tested for
CB-Advanced Soy. Please do not assume that a
fragrance working in any other wax (soy or paraffin) will
automatically work in CB-Advanced Soy. (Visit
www.ngiwax.com for Fragrance Program suggestions.)
Recommended maximum scent load is about 12%. To
minimize scent loss, add scent prior to pouring but at a
 CB-Advanced Soy Page 2
Instructions
Melting
Melt CB-Advanced Soy to a minimum of
155°F (68.3°C)** under gentle agitation to promote even
heating and thorough mixing. Temporary high
temperatures such as 190°F (87.8°C) have no adverse
effect if cooled quickly. Higher temperatures, in excess
of 190°F (87.8°C), may cause the wax to discolor. Allow
the wax to cool to the desired pour temperature. **When
using powder dyes, heat wax to 190°F (87.8°C) to
ensure dye is completely dissolved.
.
Pouring
Pour temperatures will vary according to container type
and size, fragrance(s), essentials oils, dye(s), and the
candle effects you desire.
Test Burning
Different container configurations result in various
cooling rates. Cooling too quickly or too slowly can All test candles must have a wick in place regardless of
cause concaving and/or frosting. A recommended whether or not they are intended for burning or not.
starting temperature is 140° F (60° C). Adjustments Test burn the candle for burn pool diameter and quality
up or down may be necessary. CB-Advanced Soy can after it has setup (cured or dried) for a minimum of 48
be poured as low as 100° F (37.8° C) if the wax is hours. Every combination of container, wax, dye,
continually mixed until poured. If choosing to pour at fragrance, and wick should be tested for burn quality.
135°F (57.2°C) or lower, first add the scent at a higher
temperature (about 140°F (60°C)), then allow wax to
cool to desired pour temperature. Pour temperatures
Storage
should be checked and confirmed according to Packaged:
seasonal changes.
CB-Advanced Soy flakes should be stored in the
As the candle is being poured, it is typical for wax to original, sealed packaging in a cool, dry location away
solidify at first contact with the container. from direct heat, sunlight, and moisture. Temporary
CB-Advanced Soy should have a pour temperature extremes in temperatures, cold or hot, have no adverse
high enough so that when the container is full, the initial effect. CB-Advanced Soy may be used frozen, and, if
solidified wax has re-melted. Please note--the partially melted, allowed to cool and re-solidify before
temperature should not be so high that the liquid wax use.
sits more than 30 minutes before starting to solidify.
Liquid Bulk:
Candle Cooling ®
Instructions entitled “Bulk Handling of EcoSoya Soy
Cool undisturbed candles at an ambient temperature of
Waxes” available from NGI, LLC upon request.
about 68°-75° F (21.1°-23.8°C). Containers should be
about 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) apart to allow air circulation for
even cooling. Container should remain open during
cooling for at least the first 24 hrs (large candles may
require longer times). CB-Advanced Soy is designed
to pull away from the glass and should be encouraged
to do so. Slower cooling encourages adhesion,
whereas, quick cooling encourages the wax to pull
away from the container. Candles should be allowed to
sit undisturbed for 48 hours before test burning.
 CB-Advanced Soy Page 3

General Trouble Shooting Shelf Life

Test for one variable at a time when trouble shooting to When stored properly as per instructions, packaged
isolate the cause. Variables include (but are not limited CB-Advanced Soy has a minimum shelf life of 3 years.
to): the container, wax, dye, fragrance, wick, pour
temperature, and environmental conditions such as
cooling temperature, along with manufacturing
conditions. Helpful Tips
 First, make a candle in the container with only the  Since the wick acts as a site for crystallization, it is
wick (no dye or fragrance). If it looks good then the crucial to have a wick in every candle, including
wax is performing normally. test candles, in order to avoid cracks and cavities.
 Proceed by changing a variable one at a time. Try  Seasonal changes may require higher pour
adding the dye without fragrance to the container, temperatures during cold months, and lower pour
wax, and wick. If it looks good and burns well, the temperatures during warmer months.
dye is compatible with the wax.  Faster cooling can be accomplished by: lowering
 Try adding the fragrance without dye to the the ambient temperature, increasing air circulation,
container, wax and wick. If it looks good and burns spacing candles apart, lowering pour
well, the fragrance is compatible with the wax. temperatures, and changing the cooling surface.
 Try the dye and fragrance together with the  Slower cooling can be accomplished by: increasing
container, wax, and wick. If it looks good and burns the ambient temperature, increasing the pour
well the dye/fragrance combination is compatible temperature, indirectly covering the candles, and
with the wax. cooling candles on an insulated surface.
 If you are experiencing burn problems, try a different  Although the wax may experience clumping during
type or size of wick. shipping, this does not affect the performance of
 Other variables to try are different pouring and the wax.
cooling temperatures and even different containers.  “Sweating” or “bleeding” may be seen as droplets
 Ensure all equipment and materials are contaminant on the candle surface at room temperature. This
free. could be a result of fragrance incompatibility and
may be resolved by changing the scent type and/or
manufacturer.
 When testing different components such as scents,
dyes, and wicks, a minimum of three (3) candles is
recommended for every test.

The recommendations above are only suggestions; results may vary. Carefully follow all safety precautions and
directions recommended by the manufacturer of any tools, materials, and equipment being used.

Copyright © 2012 by Nature’s Gifts International, LLC All rights reserved.

No part of these instructions may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission.