PB75 - Professional Blend Gel Wax

PB75 Professional Gel Wax – the specialty wax that opens a premium product category for your candle business.

Gel candles command higher retail prices and attract customers looking for something beyond standard jar candles. This crystal-clear, jelly-like wax creates visually stunning decorative candles that showcase your creativity and artistry – shells suspended mid-pour, glittering layers, colorful embeds, themed designs that tell a story.

Made from a precision blend of mineral oil and thermoplastic polymer resin, PB75 delivers that signature transparency and elasticity that makes gel candles impossible to replicate with traditional waxes. The slow burn rate means customers enjoy these artistic pieces longer, while the excellent scent dispersion with minimal fragrance loading (just 3-5%) protects your margins on specialty products.

Perfect for candle businesses ready to differentiate their product range, capture seasonal markets, create custom corporate gifts, or develop a premium decorative line that stands out on retail shelves.

Perfect for: Decorative candle specialists, seasonal product lines, corporate gift manufacturers, novelty candle businesses, tourism/souvenir candles, high-margin specialty products

Why Commercial Makers Add Gel Candles to Their Range

✓ Premium pricing opportunity – Gel candles typically retail 30-50% higher than standard jar candles
✓ Visual differentiation – Create products competitors can't easily replicate
✓ Crystal-clear finish – Showcase embeds, layers, and artistic designs transparently
✓ Extended burn time – Slow burn = higher perceived value for customers
✓ Minimal fragrance required – 3-5% loading reduces fragrance costs while maintaining scent throw
✓ Seasonal versatility – Perfect for themed collections (ocean, Christmas, Halloween, weddings)
✓ Artistic freedom – Endless creative possibilities for unique product development
✓ Excellent scent dispersion – Superior hot and cold throw with low fragrance percentage
✓ Dual finish options – Create bubble-free clarity OR intentional bubbly effects
✓ Corporate gift potential – Customizable decorative candles for branded merchandise

The Decorative Advantage

Higher Margins:
Gel candles command premium pricing due to their decorative nature. The lower fragrance loading (3-5% vs 8-10% for traditional wax) combined with premium retail prices creates excellent profit margins.

Product Differentiation:
In a crowded candle market, gel candles stand out. The transparent, jelly-like appearance is immediately recognizable and appeals to customers seeking unique, gift-worthy products.

Seasonal & Themed Collections:
Gel wax is ideal for creating themed collections: beach/ocean candles with shells, holiday candles with glitter and embeds, wedding favors with personalized decorations, tourist souvenirs with local elements.

Extended Burn Performance:
The slow burn rate means customers enjoy gel candles longer than equivalent-sized traditional candles – increasing perceived value and customer satisfaction.

Creative Flexibility:
Layer different colors, suspend objects at precise heights, create bubble effects or crystal clarity, embed dried flowers or decorative elements – the possibilities for unique product lines are extensive.

Ideal for: Gift candle manufacturers, seasonal product specialists, corporate gift suppliers, tourism/souvenir businesses, wedding favor producers, high-end decorative candle brands, artisan candle makers

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

HOW TO USE: TWO PROFESSIONAL TECHNIQUES

METHOD 1: Crystal-Clear Finish (Premium Look)

For bubble-free transparency:

1. Heat to 130°C in direct saucepan (NOT double boiler)
2. Add fragrance immediately at 130°C
3. Stir slowly for 1 minute to minimize air incorporation
4. Pour at high temperature for maximum clarity
5. Cool undisturbed for best crystal-clear result

💡 Best for: Elegant designs, embedded shells/objects, layered colors, upscale products

⚠️ Fragrance note: Use oils with minimal/no vanillin content to maintain clarity

METHOD 2: Intentional Bubble Effect (Textured Look)

For decorative bubble appearance:

1. Heat to 100°C
2. Add fragrance at 95°C
3. Stir quickly for 1 minute to incorporate air bubbles
4. Pour at 85-90°C for best bubble retention
5. Cool – bubbles will set in place

💡 Best for: Ocean/water themed candles, sparkling effects, textured decorative pieces

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS - COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION

🔥 HIGH TEMPERATURE ALERT: Gel wax reaches up to 130°C – significantly hotter than traditional candle waxes

Mandatory Safety Protocols:

• ✓ Melt DIRECTLY in saucepan (never double boil)
• ✓ Continuous monitoring required during melting
• ✓ Heat-resistant gloves mandatory when handling
• ✓ Proper ventilation in production area
• ✓ Fire extinguisher accessible
• ✓ Staff training on gel wax safety procedures
• ✓ Temperature monitoring equipment essential

Production Environment:

• Dedicated melting station with proper ventilation
• Clear safety protocols for team members
• Appropriate PPE (heat-resistant gloves, apron)
• Temperature-controlled workspace

***Fragrance oils with a high vanillin content may cause cloudiness of the product. It is recommended to use fragrance oils with a minimal vanillin content and max usage of 5% ***

Dispatch
Once your order is processed we dispatch within three business days. Orders placed Friday to Sunday are dispatched from Monday. During sales, after container arrivals and busy seasonal periods, please allow up to five business days.

We are based in Croydon, Victoria and ship with TNT, TOLL or Australia Post depending on your location. Orders are collected every weekday afternoon, and you will get an email with tracking as soon as yours is on its way.

Cost
Shipping cost depends on the size of your order and where it is going, and is shown at checkout.

Delivery estimates (add dispatch time to these)
Melbourne: 1 to 2 business days
Rest of Victoria: 1 to 2 business days
NSW and ACT: 2 to 3 business days
SA: 2 to 3 business days
TAS: 4 to 5 business days
QLD: 5 to 7 business days
WA: 7 business days
NT: 7 business days
Regional: 4 to 10 business days

During October to December, postage times can vary. Local delivery is available for orders over $199 within a set radius of our warehouse, dispatched weekly based on courier availability. If your order has not arrived in the expected window, contact us and we will chase it up.

Fragrance oils and bases
Strictly no returns on fragrance oils or bases. To meet quality control and compliance requirements we cannot accept returns of fragrance products, so we recommend sampling smaller sizes on a first order.

Quality concerns
We stand behind our products. If the quality does not match what is shown online, let us know within 14 days of delivery. We will send a return shipping label and arrange a pickup, and once the goods are inspected in their original condition we will issue a refund. Original condition means undamaged labels and product stored correctly, not frozen, in direct sunlight or in damp conditions.

Damaged or faulty on arrival
Contact us at hello@purecandlesupplies.com.au as soon as possible, ideally within 48 hours of delivery. For glassware damaged in transit we provide a refund or credit note if shipped with a general carrier (Australia Post or TNT Express), or your choice of refund or resend if TNT Sensitive Express was selected.

Change of mind
Handled case by case, and return costs may apply. No returns on clearance or sale products.

Cancellations
Call (03) 9730 2213 or email hello@purecandlesupplies.com.au with your order number. Orders paid via Afterpay incur a 6% service fee if cancelled.

Always follow safe candle making practice. Test every fragrance in your chosen wax, never exceed the recommended fragrance load, and keep oils away from open flame and out of reach of children and pets. Fragrance oils are not for use on skin or in food.

For fragrance oils, the full Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and IFRA certificate are available to download on the product pages.