A fragrance load of 10% means that the weight of fragrance oil used in the candle will be 10% of the weight of wax used. Fragrance Content must not be confused with Fragrance Load. For example, a 100g candle with a fragrance content of 10% contains 90g of wax and 10g of oil. A fragrance content of 10% means that 10% of the total weight of the candle mixture consists of fragrance oil. The proportion of fragrance oil in the candle mixture. The concentrated liquid fragrance that is added to scented container candles, wax melts and diffusers.
Candela meaning series#
The flash point of a liquid (e.g., a fragrance oil) is the temperature at which the liquid gives off enough vapour that could cause it to ignite (albeit briefly) if exposed to a source of ignition.Īn informal term used for the series of tests and measurements performed on a candle to ensure that it meets the requirements of BS EN 15493:2019 (Candles - Specification for Fire Safety) The distance between the base of the flame and the top of the flame. Essential oils are often marketed as blends of different oils. After cooling, when the wax has contracted, the second pour fills the candle to the desired level.Īn oil obtained by distillation of plant extracts, intended to capture the characteristic fragrance or “essence” of the plant. Typically, the first pour will fill 70-90% of the candle. See also crystallisation.Ī candle pouring technique in which a container candle is poured in two stages. The curing time will differ for each wax/fragrance oil mixture. The period of time between pouring the candle and the candle reaching a state where it can be lit to give optimum performance. The process where a poured candle mixture changes from a liquid to a solid mass which then “cures” to a stable form. The CLP label must be visible at the point of purchase, and it must be present on the box if the product is packed.īuild-up of carbon deposits on the candle wick, caused by incomplete combustion. The label is a legal requirement under the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation ((EC) No 1272/2008). General term for the label that displays the pictograms, signal words and standard statements for hazards etc. The fragrance emitted from a fragranced container candle before the candle is lit. Fragranced candle containers can be made in a variety of materials, including porcelain, bone china, metal and concrete.Ī gap or void that is formed inside or on the surface of a candle as the wax contracts during the cooling and curing process. General term used to refer to the glass container in which a fragranced candle is made. The length of time between lighting a candle and extinguishing the flame.
Candela meaning full#
The process of burning a full candle from start to finish consists of a series of burn test cycles. The total time of a burning period and the pause after the burning period. Informal term for process used to assess the burning performance of a candle.
For example, a candle that consumes 16.8g of wax over a 4-hour burning period will have a burn rate of 16.84 = 4.2 This weight is divided by the number of hours that the candle has burned to give the burn rate of the candle in grams per hour. The difference in weight represents the quantity of wax consumed. To calculate the burn rate, a candle is weighed at the start of a burning period, then weighed again at the end of the burning period.
The term used when a burning wick curls to such an extent that the tip of the wick makes contact with the surface of the melt pool.Īlso known as the hourly burn rate, this is the rate at which a candle burns, typically measured in grams per hour (g/h). Not to be confused with aromatic compounds, which contain a specific chemical sub-structure and have no particular association with the fragrance industry. When the wick continues to smoke or glow after you have blown out the flame.Ī chemical that gives off a fragrance or odour, typically used in fragrance oils.
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