{"product_id":"bb-p150-paraffin-wax-150-melt-point","title":"BB-P150 High Melt Paraffin Pillar 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-P150 High Melt Paraffin Pillar Wax\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fully refined paraffin wax in pastille form, used as a base wax, blending wax, or hardening additive for custom candle formulas. It has a higher melt point than BB-P130, making it useful when you need more structure, firmness, and heat resistance in a wax blend.\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 pillar wax blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreestanding candle formula testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardening softer wax blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakers who need a higher-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\"\u003eHigh 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, Pillars, Hardening\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\"\u003eWhite Pastilles\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\"\u003e147–151°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-P150 High Melt Paraffin Wax is a firm paraffin wax used for custom candle blending, pillar formula testing, and wax hardening. It is useful when a wax blend needs more structure, a higher melt point, or better shape stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wax is not a beginner one-wax solution for every candle project. It performs best as part of a tested formula with other waxes or additives, depending on your desired hardness, fragrance load, opacity, surface finish, 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 high-melt paraffin wax\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite pastille form for easier weighing and melting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful as a base wax or blending wax\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds firmness and structure to softer blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan help amplify hot throw in custom formulas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood option for makers testing custom pillar or freestanding wax blends\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\u003eMeasure wax pastilles by weight.\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 dye if desired and stir until fully blended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd fragrance oil at your tested fragrance-add temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour into your prepared mold or test container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow candles to cool fully before unmolding or 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 full wax blend, mold, 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-P150 has a lower fragrance hold 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, but wick size must be tested with your exact formula, candle diameter, fragrance oil, dye, and fragrance load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-note\"\u003eDo not treat BB-P150 like a ready-made pillar blend such as BB-P55. BB-P150 is more of a base and blending wax. Formula testing is the product.\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-P150 is a blending wax, so final results depend heavily on the full formula. Cracking, sinkholes, poor scent throw, sweating, weak adhesion, brittle texture, or wick issues can happen if the blend is not balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToo brittle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reduce BB-P150 percentage or blend with a softer compatible wax.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow fragrance hold:\u003c\/strong\u003e Test a proper additive or blend with a wax designed for higher fragrance load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWavy finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reduce additive percentage and retest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSinkholes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Test a top-off pour or adjust pouring temperature.\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\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-P150 comes in white pastille form for easier measuring and handling. During hot-weather shipping, pastilles may soften or clump together. This usually does not affect usability. Let the wax return to room temperature before 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-P150 beginner-friendly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot really. It is better for intermediate makers who want to build, harden, or adjust custom wax formulas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is BB-P150 best used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is best used as a high-melt paraffin base wax, blending wax, or hardening additive for custom candle formulas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use BB-P150 by itself for candles?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is not the best standalone wax for most candle projects. It usually performs better when blended with other waxes or additives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs BB-P150 a container wax?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot as a ready-to-use container wax. It can be used in container wax blend testing, but for direct container candle making, use a finished container wax such as IGI 6006, GB 464, GB 444, GB 454, C-3, BB-S10, or BB-C83.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs BB-P150 a pillar wax?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt can be used for custom pillar and freestanding wax blends, but it is not the same as a ready-made pillar wax. For a more direct pillar wax option, BB-P55 is easier to position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is BB-P150 different from BB-P130?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBB-P150 has a higher melt point and adds more firmness and heat resistance. BB-P130 has a lower melt point and is better for softer container blend adjustments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is BB-P150 different from BB-P140?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBB-P150 is firmer and higher melt than BB-P140. Use BB-P150 when you need more structure or hardness in a custom blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan BB-P150 improve hot throw?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt can help improve hot throw in some custom blends, but the final result depends on the full wax formula, fragrance oil, wick, and cure time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan BB-P150 reduce frosting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt may help reduce frosting when blended into some wax formulas. Testing is required because every wax blend reacts differently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat additives work with BB-P150?\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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