1. Sono Jell® Candle Base IV
Absolute aesthetics.
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2. Absolutely Sonneborn. Dual-Stage Hydrogenation Unit
Fully supported by technical staff and pilot facilities
Diverse and Cost-Efficient Raw Material Slate
Utilization of geographically diverse feedstocks to ensure continuity of supply and quality
Long History of Quality Candle Products
Successful use of Multiwax®, petrolatum and white mineral oil by many candle manufacturers
Consistent quality due to first intention production
Devoted Research Initiatives
Candle products are developed and tested thoroughly by the Sonneborn Technology team
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3. Sono Jell® Candle Base IV Properties
Soy/Paraffin with 10% Sono Jell® Candle Base IV
Severely hydrogenated wax blend for use in container candle wax blends
Crystal modifier that can be used as an alternative to other wax blends, petrolatum and microcrystalline wax
Can be used in triglyceride (soy and other), paraffin (petroleum and synthetic) candles
Helps prevents fragrance bleed and allows true color results
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4. Absolute Stability
Four Hours of Exposure to Simulated Intense Daylight
Product with industry-best refinement level hold its color in the presence of thermal and UV activities.
4 Hours
+ UV
20% Sono Jell® Candle Base IV
20% Competition
Both products combined with 80% paraffin wax
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5. Sono Jell® Candle Base IV Benefits
Characteristic
Physical Property
Benefit
Consistent
White Color
+28 Average Saybolt
Pure White Candles
True Pigment Results
Odorless
No Detectable Odor
Fragrance Purity
Fully Refined
Meets 21 CFR Purity Requirements
Thermal, UV and Color Stability
Sono Jell® Candle Base IV in Soy Wax Candles
Excellent crystal modifier
Prevention of polymorphism during cooling
Sono Jell® Candle Base IV in Paraffin Wax Candles
Even surface appearance
Lowest volumetric contraction
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6. Modified Crystals Enhance Aesthetics of Wax Melts
0% Sono Jell® Candle Base IV
10% Sono Jell® Candle Base IV
Uniform surface appearance in candle and wax melt
Reduction or elimination of polymorphism
Clean break characteristics
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7. Sono Jell® Candle Base IV. Absolute smoothness.
Contains soy, paraffin, fragrance, dye (0% Sono Jell® Candle Base IV)
Uniform surface appearance in candle and wax melt
Reduction or elimination of polymorphism
Contains soy, paraffin, fragrance, dye and Sono Jell® Candle Base IV (10%)
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8. Sono Jell® Candle Base IV Specifications
Properties
Test Method
Limits
Melting Pt., °F
ASTM D127
155 – 165
Consistency, dmm
ASTM D937
200 – 240
Lovibond Color, 2” Cell, Y
IP 17
0.5 Max
Color, Saybolt
ASTM D156
+20 Min.
Odor, Panel Average
LATM 093
1.0 Max
Sono Jell® Candle Base IV meets purity requirements for FDA as per 21 CFR
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9. Modified Crystals and Thermal Properties
In comparison to common candle components:
Reduced 3-D contraction on cooling
May help eliminate or reduce the need for top melts
Can lead to more successful use in multiple-pour candles
Lower heat of fusion and broader melting and crystallization
Leads to faster, more even cooling
“Effective with soy, FT and paraffin waxes or blends thereof”
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10. Lower 3-D Contraction Leads to Flatter Candles and Less Cracking
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11. Sonneborn Technical Program for Candles
Extensive internal development program to build upon knowledge and capabilities
Development of additional Sonneborn new products for the candle market
Custom-tailored products available to meet special customer needs
More to come from our technical experts
See what Sono Jell® Candle Base IV can do for you
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12. Absolute brilliance. Absolutely Sonneborn.
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