Triacylglycerol based wax composition
US8021443B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 27, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E50/30
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
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.
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