Products in Housewares: Waxes

Ketjenflex® 2 is a toluene sulfonamide based reactive plasticizer used in Melamine molding compounds and a brightener in metal plating formulas. Ketjenflex® 2 is a basic starting material in the preparation of melamine formaldehyde molding compounds. Reacted into the resin backbone KETJENFLEX® 2 imparts long term impact resistance and toughness. Ketjenflex® 2 can also be used in other thermoset resins like epoxy and polyurethane based polymers resins.

IGI® 6006A is a specialty wax formulation for “one pour” container candles.

PARAFFLEX® 4625A is a specialty formulation of petroleum waxes suitable for the manufacture of scented pillar, votive and other molded candles.

ASTORLITE® J50 is a soft, white, opaque wax specially designed for jar/container candles. Its cohesive strength and low shrinkage allow it to adhere to the container. Jar/container candles can be made with a single filling with no top-off necessary.

IGI® 6028A is a specialty formulation of vegetable derived waxes and petroleum derived waxes suitable in consistency to be used for the manufacture of pillar, votive and other molded candles.

SFX Ice Wax and Glass Wax has been used in many of the blockbuster movies and series you have seen recently. Ice Wax can be used to build ice sculptures and ice structures that, crucially, don’t melt. You have seen our (transparent) product used for icicles, ice altars, frozen lakes. Our wax is used by artists, SFX specialists, studios and companies around the world because of it’s quality and safety on stage or set. This wax can be heated and hand poured when molten. Used with molds (ideally silicone rubber molds or silicone coated molds), our Ice Wax can be used to create glass-like items and theatrical glass structures. You can even create bottles, jars, glass sheets. Props and items made with our Ice Wax and Glass Wax are being safe to break or shatter if needed, although out SFX Shatter Wax is specifically designed for shattering on set. Please get in touch to discuss specific requirements.

IGI® 6046A is a specialty formulation for use in container candles

IGI® 2202A is a semi-refined, low-melt, scale wax that is used in a variety of applications including; candles and chlorination.

PARAFFLEX® 4630A is a soft, smooth and creamy looking blend specially formulated for single pour container candles.

Safron® H713 - 06 polypropylene resin is developed for the production of slit film tapes where high extrusion speeds are required. It offers excellent processability and low water carry over. Safron® H713-06 is also suitable for general purpose injection molding applications.