Prilled waxes comprising small particles and smooth-sided compression candles made therefrom
US8551194B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 30, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2032 |
Classification
- 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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