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Prilled waxes comprising small particles and smooth-sided compression candles made therefrom

US8551194B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 30, 2009
Grant dateOct 8, 2013
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Expiry dateAug 8, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11C3/123
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A candle and process for making it are disclosed. The candle comprises prilled wax particles, comprising hydrogenated natural oil and wherein at least 75% of the prilled wax particles are less than 800 μm in diameter. The candle includes a compressed core and a thermally fused outer layer.

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