Why We Chose Soy Wax

If you have sailed here, chances are you’ve likely heard all the chitter chatter about soy wax, but what makes it such a popular choice for candles and melts? Why did The Crum Canoe choose soy wax to supply our needs and company demands? In this blog, we’ll dive in and discover what soy wax is and why it’s a top choice for eco-conscious and heavy candlewax users like us.

Soy wax is a natural, vegetable-based wax made from the oil of soybeans. It’s a popular choice for candle making due to its eco-friendly and non-toxic properties. Here’s how it’s made and why it’s become such a popular option:

How Soy Wax Is Made

• Soybean Harvesting: The process starts with harvesting soybeans, which are then cleaned and cracked.
• Oil Extraction: After the beans are cleaned, the oil is extracted from them. This oil is rich in fatty acids.
• Hydrogenation: The extracted soybean oil undergoes hydrogenation, a process that alters the oil’s chemical structure. This turns the oil from a liquid into a solid, making it suitable for use as wax.
• Forming Wax: The hydrogenated oil is then cooled and processed into small, hard flakes or pellets that are easy to handle and melt when making candles.

Key Characteristics that made The Crum Canoe choose Soy Wax:

• Natural and Renewable: Soy wax is made from a renewable resource—soybeans—which makes it a more sustainable option compared to petroleum-based wax.
• Biodegradable: Soy wax is biodegradable, meaning it won’t harm the environment if spilled or disposed of improperly.
• Clean Burning: Soy wax burns cleaner than many other waxes, producing little to no soot which means less toxins in the air.
• Lower Melting Point: Soy wax has a lower melting point than other waxes, which allows for a longer, slower burn.

Why The Crum Canoe is Proud to Offer Soy Wax:
Soy wax is a cleaner, greener option for creating high-quality candles that benefit both you and the planet. It is a much safer, more sustainable alternative to traditional petroleum-based wax. It’s non-toxic, burns cleanly, and is an eco-friendly option for those who want to make more mindful choices for their homes and the environment. It also allows for better scent throw (the ability of a candle to release fragrance), especially when paired with phthalate-free fragrance oils, making it a popular choice for candle lovers and heavy candlewax users like us.