Technical Assistance Online
The National Candle Association offers a number of technical papers for sale at
Topic: Wicks
“Wicking, Function and Structure”
“Baseline Wick Developmental Data”
Topic: Paraffin Waxes
“Vybar Polymers — Synthetic Additives for Paraffin Modification”
“Additives for Candles: Epolene Polyethylene Waxes”
“A-C Polyethylene Waxes for Candles”
“Elvax Ploymers: Its Use and Properties”
“The Crystal Structure of Paraffin Waxes and the Effect of Polymeric Additives”
Topic: Non-Paraffin Waxes
“Beeswax and Other Non-Paraffin Waxes”
