Abstract: A candle making compound is comprised of a combination of mineral oil, generally liquid paraffin and petrolatum, also known as petroleum gelly.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing silver containing candles includes preparing a candle composition containing main components of paraffin, hardening oil and stearic acid, and adding fine silver particles to the main components. A wick is prepared by soaking a multi-ply thread in a solution containing silver and drying the thread. The wick is fixed on a mold frame and the candle composition is poured into the mold frame. The silver particles are dispersed in the air by thermal convection during burning, so that the dispersed silver particles produce disinfecting and human-beneficial effects.

Abstract: The present invention provides a decorative gel containing crystals that form in situ in the gel from an additive. The additive is an aromatic solid or mixture of aromatic solids and may optionally include an oil-soluble ester that aids solubilization of the aromatic compound(s) in a gel-forming material, while allowing crystallization of the aromatic compound(s) after gelation. The present invention also provides articles of manufacture like candles and sustained release air fresheners containing the gel.

Abstract: Candles are disclosed that include a wick, a first phase and a second phase. In one embodiment, the first phase is substantially clear and has a first melting point, the second phase is visually distinct from the first phase and has a second melting point, and the second melting point is greater than or about equal to the first melting point. In another embodiment, the first phase contains a first concentration of gellant in first solvent, the second phase contains a second concentration of gellant in second solvent, and the first and second concentrations are non-identical. In another embodiment, the first and second phases each contain gellant, however the second phase contains components not present in the first phase.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I or II 1

Abstract: A triacylglycerol-based wax, which can be used in candle making, is provided. The triacylglycerol-based material is predominantly includes a triacylglycerol stock which has a fatty acid profile has no more than about 25 wt. % fatty acids having less than 18 carbon atoms. In addition, the fatty acid profile of the triacylglycerol typically includes at least about 50 wt. % 18:1 fatty acid and no more than about 25 wt. % 18:0 fatty acid. In another embodiment, the triacylglycerol-based material is characterized in part by an Iodine Value of about 60 to 75. For applications such as candles, the wax commonly includes a hydrogenated vegetable oil and palmitic acid. Candles formed from triacylglycerol-based material and methods of producing the candles are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing a paraffin-based object, especially a candle, with a proportion of a perfume that exceeds 10% by weight, in which the perfume is dissolved in a solvent containing an organic ester, and the solution is in turn added to or dissolved in paraffin.

Abstract: Dyes and pigments present in candle wax compositions are particularly well stabilized against color fade or color change by a combination of a UV absorber and a metal compound, particularly a tin compound. The further addition of a hindered amine or antioxidant is highly beneficial.

Abstract: To improve production efficiency and continue good burning, and to avoid to carry out troublesome separation and discarding with use of container made of glass or metals, it is provided a transparent candle having a container filled with a candle composition, the candle composition having a wick embedded therein, wherein the candle composition has a melting point of 50° C. to 70° C. while the container is formed mainly of natural wax having a melting point higher than the melting point of the candle composition. All of these materials can utilize natural materials to decrease the melting point of the candle composition, thereby resulting in not only a reduced consumption of energy required for melting the materials during manufacturing and an improved production efficiency, but also better soaking up by the wick due to its melting at low temperatures, no accumulation of soot in the wick, and allowing flames not to go out even when burning is continued.

Abstract: A solid fuel candle which is highly adapted for use both in a container and also as a free-standing candle includes at least 85 percent hydrogenated soybean oil, approximately 0 to 4 percent synthetic wax composition, approximately 0 to 4 percent of a second hydrogenated vegetable or petroleum oil, approximately 0 to 10 percent fragrance or scent, and approximately 0 to 3 percent dye. The hydrogenated vegetable oil most preferably has an iodine value of approximately 50 and a melting point of approximately 125 degrees Fahrenheit, with a free fatty acid content of less than one-tenth of one percent. The synthetic wax composition is most preferably formed from alpha olefin monomers and oligomers under free radical conditions at relatively low pressures to yield a highly branched polymer wax having congealing and melting points lower than the starting alpha olefin material and a higher molecular weight.

Abstract: The present invention is a candle. The candle includes a container having a bottom and a side wall defining a cavity and a top rim delimited by the side wall, a first region containing a material that is opaque at room temperature, which material is disposed within the cavity of the container, a second region containing a polymer-oil blend that is substantially transparent at room temperature, which is disposed within the cavity of the container and adjacent to the first region; and a wick disposed within the container, which passes through both the first and second regions. A process for making such a candle is also provided.

Abstract: A flammable article comprising one or more polyamide gellants selected from the group consisting of fatty polyamides and ester terminated polyamides, a fatty acid ester having a carbon chain of at least 9 carbons, and a fatty acid solubilizer comprising at least 1% by weight of the flammable article.

Abstract: Hindered amine compounds which are substituted by a long hydrocarbon chain are useful in a number of applications where the solubility or compatibility afforded by said substitution is needed. This is seen particularly for example with white, dyed, dipped, unscented and/or scented candle wax which is effectively stabilized against discoloration and fading by the incorporation therein of a long chain hindered amine alone or in combination with a UV absorber and/or an antioxidant.

Abstract: The invention relates to a candle base material having components that allow the candle to change from opaque to transparent at a desired temperature.

Abstract: Gelled hydrocarbon compositions are provided which include a low molecular weight triblock polymer and a medium molecular weight triblock polymer. These gels can be used to make clear candles.

Abstract: Candles formed from triacylglycerol-based wax are provided. The wax generally has a melting point of about 130 to 145° F. (circa 54 to 63° C.). The wax includes a triacylglycerol component and a polyol partial ester component. Examples of suitable polyol partial esters include fatty acid monoesters of glycerol and/or sorbitan. The triacylglycerol-based wax typically has an Iodine Value of about 20 to 40. The wax commonly includes at least about 70 wt. % of the triacylglycerol component and about 3 to 30 wt. % of the polyol partial ester component. The triacylglycerol component generally has a fatty acid composition which includes about 50 to 70 wt. % saturated fatty acids and about 30 to 45 wt. % 18:1 fatty acids. Methods of producing the candles from the vegetable oil-based wax are also provided.

Abstract: Described is a transparent syneresis-free candle which is substantially hydrocarbon-free, e.g., mineral oil-free and paraffin wax-free; substantially stearic acid-free and consistently-maintained functional compositional integrity on use thereof. The candle composition contains a gellant that is an ester-terminated polyamide or a tertiary amide-terminated polyamide, a non-hydrocarbon solvent which is a vegetable-derived fatty acid ester, and a system-compatible functional fragrance composition, an insect repellent composition and/or an air freshener composition. The candle can be a pillar candle which is free-standing or a container candle.

Abstract: Sterically hindered N-substituted aryloxyamines are prepared by the transition-metal-catalyzed decomposition of diazonium salts in the presence of a sterically hindered nitroxyl radical. These compounds are useful as thermal and light stabilizers for a variety of organic substrates.

Abstract: Hindered amine compounds which are substituted by a long hydrocarbon chain are useful in a number of applications where the solubility or compatibility afforded by said substitution is needed. This is seen particularly for example with white, dyed, dipped, unscented and/or scented candle wax which is effectively stabilized against discoloration and fading by the incorporation therein of a long chain hindered amine alone or in combination with a UV absorber and/or an antioxidant.

Abstract: Dyes and pigments present in candle wax compositions are particularly well stabilized against color fade or color change by a combination of a UV absorber and a metal compound, particularly a tin compound. The further addition of a hindered amine or antioxidant is highly beneficial.

Abstract: A gel candle assembly comprising a gel candle made of three different viscosity mineral oils and a polymer to produce a self-supporting structure. The gel candle is transparent and manufactured into an elongated polyhedron or cylinder. It is placed onto a plastic base with perpendicularly aligned side walls, a holographic liner inside the base, and a transparent cover which covers the gel candle and selectively attaches to the plastic base. When in use, the light from the candle flame is refracted through the candle and reflected from the holographic liner. The light reflected from the holographic liner produces a plurality of spectrums visible through the gel candle. An optional protective plastic spacer is included that is intended to rest on the top surface of the candle when the candle is not in use. Optional color, fragrance, and glitter may be added to the candle gel.

Abstract: A candle composition has a paraffin wax mixture of a high melting point paraffin wax and a low melting point paraffin wax, and a hydrogenated vegetable oil that is present in a greater amount than the mixture of the varying grades of paraffin wax, and the vegetable oil contains no more than 0.15% free fatty acid, with the remainder being triglycerides. Candles of the composition have good burn characteristics, particularly good fragrance intensity and produce a unique crystallization effect after the first burn.

Abstract: White, dyed, dipped, unscented and/or scented candle wax is effectively stabilized against discoloration and fading by the incorporation therein of an s-triazine UV absorber plus a classic hindered amine and/or an antioxidant.

Abstract: Dyes and pigments present in candle wax compositions are particularly well stabilized against color fade or color change by a combination of a UV absorber and a metal compound, particularly a tin compound. The further addition of a hindered amine or antioxidant is highly beneficial.

Abstract: White, dyed, dipped, unscented and/or scented candle wax is effectively stabilized against discoloration and fading by the incorporation therein of a piperazindione in combination with a UV absorber and/or an antioxidant.

Abstract: A method is provided for deactivating a Der-p and/or Der-f allergen which comprises volatilizing into a space to be treated a deactivating amount of a volatile oil selected from cajeput oil (tea tree oil) or an oil comprising one or more terpene hydrocarbons.

Abstract: Compounds which have a benzotriazole and a hindered amine moiety in the same molecule are typified by the formula A 1

Abstract: Candles are disclosed that include a wick, a first phase and a second phase. In one embodiment, the first phase is substantially clear and has a first melting point, the second phase is visually distinct from the first phase and has a second melting point, and the second melting point is greater than or about equal to the first melting point. In another embodiment, the first phase contains a first concentration of gellant in first solvent, the second phase contains a second concentration of gellant in second solvent, and the first and second concentrations are non-identical. In another embodiment, the first and second phases each contain gellant, however the second phase contains components not present in the first phase.

Abstract: A resin composition is prepared by reacting components comprising dibasic acid, diamine, polyol and monoalcohol, wherein (a) at least 50 equivalent percent of the dibasic acid comprises polymerized fatty acid; (b) at least 50 equivalent percent of the diamine comprises ethylene diamine; (c) 10-60 equivalent percent of the total of the hydroxyl and amine equilvalents provided by diamine, polyol and monoalcohol are provided by monoalcohol; and (d) no more than 50 equivalent percent of the total of the hydroxyl and amine equivalents provided by diamine, polyol and monoalcohol are provided by polyol. This resin composition may be formulated into, for example, personal care products, fragrance releasing products and candles.

Abstract: White, dyed, dipped, unscented and/or scented candle wax is effectively stabilized against discoloration and fading by the incorporation therein of an imidazolidine in combination with a UV absorber and/or an antioxidant.

Abstract: Sterically hindered N-substituted alkoxyamines are prepared by the transition-metal-catalyzed decomposition of diazonium salts in the presence of a sterically hindered nitroxyl radical. These compounds are useful as thermal and light stabilizers for a variety of organic substrates.

Abstract: White, dyed, dipped, unscented and/or scented candle wax is effectively stabilized against discoloration and fading by the incorporation therein of a morpholinone in combination with a UV absorber and/or an antioxidant.

Abstract: A composite scented candle has a high load scented shell and a core candle with a similar or lesser fragrance load. The inside candle can be wax, paraffin, gel oil or polyamide-based and can be scented or unscented. The outside shell can be made of paraffin wax and a reinforcement having a melting point of at least 70° C. and is scented at a level so that fragrance is continuously released without burning and is further activated by lighting the core candle. The composite scented candle can be presented as a pillar candle.

Abstract: White, dyed, dipped, unscented and/or scented candle wax is effectively stabilized against discoloration and fading by the incorporation therein of a piperazinone in combination with a UV absorber and/or an antioxidant.

Abstract: Candles are disclosed that include a wick, a first phase and a second phase. In one embodiment, the first phase is substantially clear and has a first melting point, the second phase is visually distinct from the first phase and has a second melting point, and the second melting point is greater than or about equal to the first melting point. In another embodiment, the first phase contains a first concentration of gellant in first solvent, the second phase contains a second concentration of gellant in second solvent, and the first and second concentrations are non-identical. In another embodiment, the first and second phases each contain gellant, however the second phase contains components not present in the first phase.

Abstract: Scented candles comprise: (a) candle manufacturing material, (b) perfume-loaded porous inorganic carrier particles, and (c) at least one wick. Methods for manufacturing a scented candle comprise: (a) loading porous inorganic carrier particles with perfume, (b) adding the perfume-loaded porous inorganic carrier particles to candle manufacturing material, and (c) providing the candle manufacturing material with a wick.

Abstract: The present invention is a candle composition containing a vegetable lipid base component and a candle formed from the composition. The candle composition may contain up to 100 percent by weight of a vegetable lipid base component. The candle composition may further contain a plant derived crystal modifier.

Abstract: White, dyed, dipped, unscented and/or scented candle wax is effectively stabilized against discoloration and fading by the incorporation therein of an oxazolidine in combination with a UV absorber and/or an antioxidant.

Abstract: Wax compositions that have a high triacylglycerol content are provided. The wax compositions can be used to produce candle and are particularly useful in the production of container candles. The wax compositions commonly have a melting point of about 50° C. to 57° C. and include a triacylglycerol component which has a fatty acid composition including about 14 to 25 wt. % 16:0 fatty acid; about 20 to 30 wt. % 18:0 fatty acid; and about 45 to 60 wt. % 18:1 fatty acid. Methods of producing candles from a triacylglycerol-based wax and kits, which include the triacylglycerol-based wax, are also provided.

Abstract: A candle having a selectively and reversibly variable color pattern. In one embodiment, the candle comprises a solid transparent gel with a thermochromic or photochromic pigment dispersed evenly throughout. The candle main body changes from a first color to a second color, or from colored to transparent, or from transparent to colored, in response to heat or light from the candle flame, and reverts to the original color or absence of color upon extinguishing the flame. The candle comprises (a) a solid combustible matrix, and (b) a reversible thermochromic or photochromic composition blended into said solid combustible matrix.

Abstract: A clear plasto-elastomeric material comprising a thermoplastic, an elastomer or a copolymer or a blend thereof, mineral or vegetable oil, or a mixture thereof, and a fire retarding agent, is disclosed. This material has a combination of resiliency and shock absorption and is exceptionally hydro-slimy. Footwear made of this material has a high degree of comfort and shock absorption, slides made with the lining of this material are more efficient than water slides, and candles made with this material are freestanding, unbreakable, and have a very long burning time. The candles have been enhanced with photochromic, thermochromic, iridescent, fluorescent, and phosphorescent materials and with combinations thereof.

Abstract: White, dyed, dipped, unscented and/or scented candle wax is effectively stabilized against discoloration and fading by the incorporation therein of a piperazindione in combination with a UV absorber and/or an antioxidant.

Abstract: A transparent candle shell, which can be scented or decorated, is made of a formula based on polyamide resin and surrounds a candle core, which can be contiguous or spaced such that the shell constitutes a container. The inside candle can be wax, paraffin, gelled oil or polyamide-based and can be scented or unscented. The candle can be a pillar (stand alone).

Abstract: The invention provides a candle body composition, and a candle made therefrom, wherein the candle body composition comprises at least about 51 percent of a vegetable fat having an iodine value of about 0 to about 80, preferably about 40 to about 80. The vegetable fat may comprise a partially or fully hydrogenated vegetable oil, such as soybean oil, palm oil, cottonseed oil, rapeseed oil and mixtures thereof. The candle body composition may further comprise up to about 49 weight percent of one or more crystal modifiers, such as fully hydrogenated vegetable oils having an iodine value of about 1 to about 20, fatty acids, esters of fatty acids, and mixtures thereof. The invention includes a method of forming candles using the above-described candle body composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a manufacturing method of silver-contained candles including fine silver particles which, in candles' burning, are dispersed in the air and show a disinfectant effect, and which prepared by fixing the wick on a mold frame and pouring melting solution into the mold frame, wherein said wick is prepared by soaking multi-ply thread in the solution containing 100 ppm of silver with purity of 99.99 % and drying the soaked thread; and wherein said melting solution contains the fine silver particles as well as the main components such as paraffin, hardening oil, and stearic acid. Therefore, the silver particles are dispersed in the air by thermal convection, so the dispersed silver particles produce remarkably disinfecting and human-beneficial effects.

Abstract: A clear transparent candle, which can be scented, is made of a novel composition comprising at least one polyamide resin; at least one aliphatic acid alkyl ester having 16 to 40 carbon atoms total in the acid and alcohol moieties thereof; at least one unsaturated alcohol having 11 to 20 carbon atoms; at least one polyether diol ester; at least one drying agent selected from the group consisting of saturated alcohols having 14 to 22 carbon atoms, fatty acid amides, and fatty acid bis-amides in specified ranges of proportions, 0 to 3 parts by weight of at least one emulsifier, 0 to 10 parts by weight of at least one fragrance and 0 to 1 part by weight of at least one preservative. The candle can stand alone or be in a container.

Abstract: Candles are disclosed that include a wick, a first phase and a second phase. In one embodiment, the first phase is substantially clear and has a first melting point, the second phase is visually distinct from the first phase and has a second melting point, and the second melting point is greater than or about equal to the first melting point. In another embodiment, the first phase contains a first concentration of gellant in first solvent, the second phase contains a second concentration of gellant in second solvent, and the first and second concentrations are non-identical. In another embodiment, the first and second phases each contain gellant, however the second phase contains components not present in the first phase.

Abstract: Candles formed from vegetable oil-based wax are provided. The wax includes a triacylglycerol component and a fatty acid component, preferably about 50 to 65 wt. % of the triacylglycerol component and about 35 to 50 wt. % of the fatty acid component. The fatty acid component commonly includes at least about 90 wt. % palmitic acid, stearic acid or a mixture thereof. The triacylglycerol component may have a melting point of about 57° C. to about 63° C. and/or an Iodine Value of about 35 to about 45. Methods of producing the candles from the vegetable oil-based wax are also provided.

Abstract: Benzotriazole UV absorbers substituted with an ultra long ester or amide moiety wherein the ester or amide group is a hydrocarbyl group of 25 to 100 carbon atoms or is a group of alkyl of 25 to 100 carbon atoms interrupted by 5 to 39 oxygen atoms and terminated with an omega—OH or an omega—OR group exhibit excellent stabilization efficacy while they concomitantly do not bloom when incorporated into polyolefin films. These benzotriazole UV absorbers also provide excellent protection to white, dyed, dipped, unscented and/or scented candle wax from discoloration and degradation.

Abstract: Composition and method of making a combustible organic mixture used to generate a colorful flame that is environmentally safe and non toxic. In accordance with the invention there is provided a fuel blend mixture of hydrocarbons, alcohols, glycols or glycol ethers with a color flame generator in the form of an organometallic complex such as acetyl acetonate complexes of alkaline, alkaline earth or transition metals such as lithium, cesium, sodium, and copper acetyl acetonate complexes. The homogenous material can be used as a fuel in various types of candles and lantern devices to generate flames of red, yellow, blue, green or purple color and variations thereof depending on the organometallic complex that is used.