{"product_id":"bb-m170-soft-microcrystalline-wax","title":"BB-M170 Extra Soft Microcrystalline Wax","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n    .bb-product-page {\n      font-family: inherit;\n      color: #333;\n      line-height: 1.65;\n      max-width: 980px;\n      margin: 0 auto;\n    }\n\n    .bb-intro {\n      margin-bottom: 24px;\n      font-size: 15px;\n      color: #444;\n    }\n\n    .bb-highlight {\n      background: #f8f6f2;\n      border: 1px solid #e6e0d8;\n      border-radius: 14px;\n      padding: 18px 20px;\n      margin: 20px 0 28px;\n    }\n\n    .bb-highlight h3 {\n      margin: 0 0 10px;\n      font-size: 18px;\n      color: #2f5f73;\n      letter-spacing: 0.2px;\n    }\n\n    .bb-highlight ul {\n      margin: 0;\n      padding-left: 20px;\n    }\n\n    .bb-highlight li {\n      margin: 4px 0;\n    }\n\n    .bb-property-card {\n      background: #ffffff;\n      border: 1px solid #e7e7e7;\n      border-radius: 18px;\n      padding: 24px;\n      margin: 28px 0;\n      box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);\n      max-width: 520px;\n    }\n\n    .bb-property-card h3 {\n      margin: 0 0 18px;\n      font-size: 19px;\n      color: #333;\n    }\n\n    .bb-row {\n      display: flex;\n      justify-content: space-between;\n      gap: 18px;\n      border-bottom: 1px solid #eeeeee;\n      padding: 10px 0;\n      font-size: 14px;\n    }\n\n    .bb-row:last-child {\n      border-bottom: none;\n    }\n\n    .bb-label {\n      font-weight: 600;\n      color: #333;\n    }\n\n    .bb-value {\n      color: #6f7478;\n      text-align: right;\n    }\n\n    .bb-accordion {\n      border-top: 1px solid #2f5f73;\n      margin-top: 30px;\n    }\n\n    .bb-accordion details {\n      border-bottom: 1px solid #2f5f73;\n      padding: 0;\n    }\n\n    .bb-accordion summary {\n      cursor: pointer;\n      list-style: none;\n      font-size: 20px;\n      font-weight: 600;\n      color: #2f5f73;\n      padding: 17px 0;\n      position: relative;\n    }\n\n    .bb-accordion summary::-webkit-details-marker {\n      display: none;\n    }\n\n    .bb-accordion summary::after {\n      content: \"+\";\n      position: absolute;\n      right: 6px;\n      top: 50%;\n      transform: translateY(-50%);\n      font-size: 28px;\n      font-weight: 300;\n      color: #2f5f73;\n    }\n\n    .bb-accordion details[open] summary::after {\n      content: \"–\";\n    }\n\n    .bb-panel {\n      padding: 0 0 20px;\n      font-size: 15px;\n      color: #444;\n    }\n\n    .bb-panel ul,\n    .bb-panel ol {\n      margin-top: 8px;\n      padding-left: 22px;\n    }\n\n    .bb-panel li {\n      margin: 5px 0;\n    }\n\n    .bb-note {\n      background: #fafafa;\n      border-left: 4px solid #2f5f73;\n      padding: 12px 14px;\n      margin-top: 12px;\n      font-size: 14px;\n      color: #555;\n    }\n\n    @media (max-width: 640px) {\n      .bb-row {\n        display: block;\n      }\n\n      .bb-value {\n        display: block;\n        text-align: left;\n        margin-top: 2px;\n      }\n\n      .bb-property-card {\n        max-width: 100%;\n      }\n\n      .bb-accordion summary {\n        font-size: 18px;\n        padding-right: 34px;\n      }\n    }\n  \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBB-M170 Soft Microcrystalline Wax\u003c\/strong\u003e is a flexible, tacky wax additive used in candle making and wax blending to improve flexibility, adhesion, toughness, and crack resistance. It is best for custom paraffin blends, sculptural wax projects, molded candles, and formulas that need less brittleness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom paraffin wax blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproving flexibility and adhesion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReducing brittleness and cracking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakers testing soft microcrystalline wax in candle formulas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-property-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditive Properties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bb-label\"\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"bb-value\"\u003eSoft Microcrystalline Wax\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bb-label\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"bb-value\"\u003eBlending, Flexibility, Adhesion\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bb-label\"\u003eForm\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"bb-value\"\u003eSoft Slab \/ Sticky Pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bb-label\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"bb-value\"\u003eWhite to Off-White\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bb-label\"\u003eMelt Point\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"bb-value\"\u003eApprox. 170–180°F\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bb-label\"\u003eSuggested Use Rate\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"bb-value\"\u003eStart 1–5%\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bb-label\"\u003eMain Effect\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"bb-value\"\u003eFlexibility, Tack, Crack Resistance\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bb-label\"\u003eBest Pairing\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"bb-value\"\u003eParaffin \u0026amp; Custom Wax Blends\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bb-label\"\u003eSkill Level\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"bb-value\"\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bb-label\"\u003eTesting Required\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"bb-value\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDescription\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMicro Wax 170 is a soft microcrystalline wax used as a blending additive for candle and wax formulas. It is more flexible and tacky than standard paraffin wax, making it useful when a formula needs better adhesion, less brittleness, and more structural toughness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a ready-to-use standalone candle wax for most projects. It performs best as part of a tested blend with paraffin, pillar wax, mold wax, or other compatible waxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eKey Features\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft microcrystalline wax for formula blending\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps improve flexibility and toughness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan reduce brittleness in paraffin blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports better adhesion and tack in custom wax formulas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful for molded, sculptural, and decorative wax testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest for makers who understand small-batch formula testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-panel\"\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut or break the soft wax into smaller pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMelt with your chosen wax blend until fully liquid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir slowly until the micro wax is completely blended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd dye if desired and mix until fully dissolved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd fragrance oil at your tested fragrance-add temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour into your prepared mold, container, or test setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow the wax to cool fully before evaluating texture, adhesion, and burn behavior.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-note\"\u003eSuggested starting point: test 1–5% of total wax weight. For flexibility or adhesion testing, increase slowly in small batches only after checking hardness, surface finish, fragrance behavior, and burn results.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eFormula Testing\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMicro Wax 170 changes the texture and behavior of a wax blend. It can make wax more flexible, tacky, and resistant to cracking, but too much can make a formula sticky, soft, cloudy, or harder to wick correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with a low percentage and test carefully. A formula that works in paraffin may not behave the same way in soy, coconut, beeswax, gel-compatible embeds, or finished commercial wax blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-note\"\u003eDo not add Micro Wax 170 blindly to pre-blended waxes. Many commercial waxes already contain additives. Extra micro wax can change burn quality, surface finish, scent throw, and mold release.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParaffin blends:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps reduce brittleness and improve flexibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMolded candles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can support toughness and reduce cracking in some formulas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative wax pieces:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds flexibility for sculptural or detailed wax work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePillar formulas:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can help reduce fragility, but must be tested with wick and fragrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustom blends:\u003c\/strong\u003e Useful when adjusting tack, adhesion, flexibility, and texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eTroubleshooting\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMicro Wax 170 is soft and tacky, so too much can make a formula worse. Test small percentages before scaling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWax feels sticky:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower the Micro Wax 170 percentage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormula becomes too soft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reduce usage rate or blend with a harder compatible wax.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoor mold release:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower micro wax percentage or test a harder wax blend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeak scent throw:\u003c\/strong\u003e Test fragrance load, cure time, and wick size after changing the formula.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCloudy finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reduce additive percentage or test a clearer paraffin base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnstable burn:\u003c\/strong\u003e Re-test wick size after every formula change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Storage\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat, moisture, and strong odors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMicro Wax 170 is soft and may feel sticky, dented, or slightly deformed during warm-weather shipping. This usually does not affect usability. Let the wax return to room temperature before cutting, weighing, or melting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eQ \u0026amp; A\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Micro Wax 170 a candle wax?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is better treated as a wax additive or blending wax, not a ready-to-use candle wax by itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Micro Wax 170 best used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is best used for improving flexibility, tack, adhesion, toughness, and crack resistance in custom paraffin or wax blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Micro Wax 170 a hardener?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot really. Micro Wax 170 is softer and more flexible. If you need stronger hardening, a higher-melt micro wax such as Micro Wax 180 or Micro Wax 195 is usually a better direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much Micro Wax 170 should I use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStart with 1–5% of total wax weight. Increase only after testing texture, mold release, fragrance behavior, and burn performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use Micro Wax 170 with paraffin wax?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. This is one of its best uses. It can help make paraffin blends less brittle and more flexible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use Micro Wax 170 with soy wax?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can test it, but use caution. Soy wax is already sensitive to frosting, rough tops, and surface changes. Start very low and test before production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use Micro Wax 170 for pillar candles?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt can be tested in pillar formulas, but it should not be the main wax. Too much can soften the candle or hurt mold release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use Micro Wax 170 for container candles?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt can be tested in custom container blends, but it is not a finished container wax. Use small percentages only and re-test wick size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is Micro Wax 170 different from Micro Wax 180?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMicro Wax 170 is softer, tackier, and more flexible. Micro Wax 180 is generally firmer and more useful when you need more structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is Micro Wax 170 different from Micro Wax 195?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMicro Wax 195 is much harder and higher melt. It is better for increasing hardness and heat resistance. Micro Wax 170 is better for flexibility and crack resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is this wax sticky?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat is normal for a soft microcrystalline wax. Its tacky texture is part of why it works well for flexibility and adhesion testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Micro Wax 170 beginner-friendly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is better for intermediate makers. 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