Soy Candle History Continued.
Soywax Candles burned at a significantly lower rate than paraffin Candles did. Thermal, textural and combustion properties, such as
melting and solidification profiles, Candle surface temperature distribution, hardness and adhesiveness, and burning rate of a hydrogenated
vegetable oil were also investigated. Effect of adding hydrogenated palm oil, free fatty acids, and paraffin on these functional properties
were quantified. For complete technical information, please refer to the following two publications.
Rezaei, K., T. Wang, and L.A.
Johnson. Hydrogenated vegetable oils as candle wax. J. Am. Oil Chem. Soc. 79:
1241-1247 (2002)
Rezaei, K., T. Wang, and L.A. Johnson.
Combustion characteristics of candles made from hydrogenated soybean oil. J. Am. Oil Chem. Soc. 79: 803-808 (2002).
2001
Cargill purchased intellectual property rights in Michael's Soy Wax innovation. Cargill now manufactures Soybean Wax formulas developed
by Michael. Michael continues to market the Soy Wax in the industry and provides technical training for other Candle manufacturers
in the use of Soy Wax.
2002
Michael Richards launched a nationwide guild of Candle manufacturers called "Village Chandler". This guild is committed to the use
of Soy Wax in Candle production. (At present there are more than 62 Village Chandles in 17 states and Canada).
2003
This Soy Wax innovation is fast-becoming a new national industry. Today, Soy Candle manufacturers range from numerous entrepreneurs
to major manufacturers like Hanna's Candle Company (one of the five largest Candle companies in the U.S.).
This article was used with permission by the Iowa Soybean Association.
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