{"product_id":"bb-p130-paraffin-wax-130-melt-point","title":"BB-P130 Low Melt Paraffin Container 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-P130 Low Melt Paraffin Container Wax\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fully refined paraffin wax used as a base wax, blending wax, or additive for custom candle formulas. It has a hard semi-translucent appearance and is commonly used to improve hot throw, reduce frosting, and modify container wax blends.\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 container wax blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParaffin blending and formula testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReducing frosting in some wax blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakers who want a low-melt paraffin base wax\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-property-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWax Properties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bb-label\"\u003eWax Type\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"bb-value\"\u003eLow Melt Paraffin 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, Additives, Custom Formulas\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\"\u003eHard Slab \/ 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\"\u003eHard Semi-Translucent 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\"\u003e129–133°F\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bb-label\"\u003ePour Temp\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"bb-value\"\u003eAround 190°F\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bb-label\"\u003eFragrance Load\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"bb-value\"\u003e3–5% Without Additives\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bb-label\"\u003eWick Series\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"bb-value\"\u003eECO Starting Point\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\u003eBB-P130 Low Melt Paraffin Wax is a fully refined paraffin wax used for wax blending, custom container formulas, and additive testing. It has a semi-translucent paraffin finish and can help improve hot throw and reduce frosting when used correctly in a candle blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wax is not a ready-to-use standalone candle wax for most makers. It performs best as part of a custom formula with other waxes or additives, depending on your desired hardness, opacity, fragrance load, adhesion, and burn behavior.\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\u003eFully refined low-melt paraffin wax\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful as a base wax or blending wax\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan help amplify hot throw in custom blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan help reduce frosting in some wax formulas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-translucent paraffin-style appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest for makers who understand wax blending and 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 wax into smaller pieces if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMelt wax until fully liquid while monitoring temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlend with your chosen waxes or additives as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd fragrance oil at your tested fragrance-add temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir slowly and evenly until fully blended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour into your prepared container or test mold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow candles to cure before burn testing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-note\"\u003eSuggested starting point: do not heat above 220°F. Add fragrance around 200°F and test pouring around 190°F. Adjust based on your blend, container, fragrance oil, and room temperature.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eFragrance \u0026amp; Wick Testing\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBB-P130 has a low fragrance load when used by itself, typically around 3–5% without additives. For higher fragrance loads, it usually needs to be blended with other waxes or additives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eECO wicks can be used as a starting point for container testing, but wick size must be tested with your exact blend, jar, fragrance oil, dye, and fragrance load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-note\"\u003eDo not compare BB-P130 directly with IGI 6006 or other ready-made container blends. BB-P130 is a base wax. It needs formula work.\u003c\/div\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\u003eBB-P130 is a blending wax, so final performance depends heavily on the full formula. Weak structure, low opacity, sweating, poor adhesion, sinkholes, weak scent throw, or wick issues can happen if the blend is not balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow fragrance hold:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a proper additive or blend with another wax designed for higher fragrance load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToo translucent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Test opacity-building additives or blend with soy, beeswax, or a compatible wax.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWax looks wavy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reduce additive percentage and retest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeak scent throw:\u003c\/strong\u003e Test fragrance load, cure time, wick size, and formula balance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoor adhesion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adjust blend ratio, jar temperature, and cooling process.\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 wax in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat, moisture, and strong odors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBB-P130 is a hard paraffin wax and may soften slightly during hot-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 BB-P130 beginner-friendly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot really. It is better for intermediate makers who want to build or adjust custom candle formulas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is BB-P130 best used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is best used as a paraffin base wax, blending wax, or additive for custom container candle formulas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use BB-P130 by itself for candles?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is not recommended as a standalone candle wax for most candle-making projects. It usually performs better when blended with other waxes or additives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs BB-P130 a pillar wax?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. BB-P130 is a low-melt paraffin wax mainly used for container blend development, wax blending, and additive purposes. For pillar candles, use a pillar wax such as BB-P55.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is BB-P130 different from BB-P140?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBB-P130 has a lower melt point and is better positioned as a low-melt paraffin base or blending wax. BB-P140 is higher melt and firmer, making it more useful when you need extra hardness or structure in a blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is BB-P130 different from BB-P150?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBB-P150 has a higher melt point and is firmer. BB-P130 is lower melt, more flexible for container blend adjustments, and less suited for adding hardness than BB-P150.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan BB-P130 improve hot throw?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it can help improve hot throw in some custom blends, but it is not magic. The final result depends on the full wax formula, fragrance oil, wick, and cure time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan BB-P130 reduce frosting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt may help reduce frosting when blended into some natural wax formulas. Testing is required because every wax blend reacts differently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat additives work with BB-P130?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommon formula-testing options include Vybar 103, stearic acid, soy wax, beeswax, or other compatible waxes. Additives should be tested in small batches before production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long should candles cure?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAllow test candles to cure for at least several days before judging scent throw and burn performance. 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