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Beeswax is produced by bees. Paraffin wax is extracted from crude oil as a by-product while producing petroleum. Most beeswax items usually contain a small amount of paraffin wax.

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How do you tell beeswax from paraffin?

If the label on the candle doesn't say, it's probably paraffin. Most candles are made with paraffin because it's cheaper, it's stronger and absorbs scents and colors better. If you touch the top of the wax and press down gently, it will be firm if it is paraffin. If there is any give in the wax, it is probably either beeswax or bayberry wax. Medium olive green taper candles with gray areas on the outside are probably bayberry. These are traditional Christmas candles and bayberry wax is used because it was also used during Colonial times. This color with the gray residue can't be reproduced by coloring paraffin.


Is paraffin soluble in alcohol?

Yes, paraffin is soluble in alcohol. I have personally dissolved paraffin in alcohol. But I can tell you that it dissolves very slowly unless the alcohol is heated. If you use the right proportions of paraffin and alcohol, what you get is a paraffin paste. You can use this to wax furniture, etc.


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How do you tell beeswax from paraffin?

If the label on the candle doesn't say, it's probably paraffin. Most candles are made with paraffin because it's cheaper, it's stronger and absorbs scents and colors better. If you touch the top of the wax and press down gently, it will be firm if it is paraffin. If there is any give in the wax, it is probably either beeswax or bayberry wax. Medium olive green taper candles with gray areas on the outside are probably bayberry. These are traditional Christmas candles and bayberry wax is used because it was also used during Colonial times. This color with the gray residue can't be reproduced by coloring paraffin.


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