Abstract: A cleaner-burning liquid candle fuel including at least about 65 wt. % of a hydrocarbon fuel selected from the group consisting of C12-C22 alkanes and mixtures thereof, about 1 wt. % to about 25 wt. % isopropanol, and about 0.5 wt. % to about 10 wt. % methanol is disclosed. Also disclosed is a liquid candle that incorporates the candle fuel, which includes a combination of fuel, vessel, and wick.

Abstract: A liquid fuel candle apparatus with a polymeric element impregnated with a fragrant volatile medium includes a wick with an ignitable end and an absorbent end, a receptacle for holding a quantity of fuel, with the absorbent end of the wick in contact with the fuel, a receptacle having at least a first wall which forms a perimeter, with the ignitable end of the wick extending through the receptacle, and a polymeric element impregnated with a volatile medium disposed within the receptacle perimeter, and in substantially continuous contact with the perimeter wall.

Abstract: Organic liquids can be very effectively gelled by using in combination with an amine neutralized anionic polymer an auxiliary rheological additive. The auxiliary rheological additive is a substance which increases the linearity of the anionic polymer and its thixotropic properties. Suitable auxiliary rheological additives are amphoteric oxides and/or fatty acids and/or fatty acid salts. The organic liquids that can be effectively gelled are organic solvents which include fuels such as hydrocarbons and alcohols.

Abstract: Organic liquids can be very effectively gelled by using in combination with an amine neutralized anionic polymer an auxiliary rheological additive. The auxiliary rheological additive is a substance which increases the linearity of the anionic polymer and its thixotropic properties. Suitable auxiliary rheological additives are amphoteric oxides and/or fatty acids and/or fatty acid salts. The organic liquids that can be effectively gelled are organic solvents which include fuels such as hydrocarbons and alcohols.