Patent ID: 6019804
Filing Date: 2000-02-01
Classification: A61L,C08L,C11C

Abstract:
A compression-molded candle product which has an axially disposed wick, and which is a fused blend of ingredients comprising(a) between about 60-92 weight percent of refined paraffin wax having a melting point in the range of about 55.degree.-65.degree. C. and a maximum oil content of about 0.5 percent, (b) between about 2-20 weight percent of microcrystalline wax having a melting point in the range of 65.degree.-96.degree. C., (c) between about 3-20 weight percent of C.sub.14 -C.sub.20 fatty acid ingredient, (d) between about 0-20 weight percent of air freshener ingredient, and (e) between about 0-2 weight percent of colorant ingredient; wherein the candle product has a density between about 0.80-0.90 gram per cubic centimeter, and an ASTM D-2240 hardness value between about 530-795 gram force at 25.degree. C.