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Paraffin Container Wax (MP-117) (Discontinued)

Paraffin Container Wax (MP-117) (Discontinued) has a 4 of 5 Stars Rating

4 out of 5 Stars.

49 reviews

10.5 lb Slab

($2.75/lb) $28.87

44 lb Case

($2.43/lb) $106.78

This product has been discontinued due to low sales. For a paraffin container wax, we recommend trying IGI 4630.

Paraffin Container Wax (MP-117) is a high-performance, single-pour container paraffin wax that results in creamy, semi-gloss candles. Previously reserved for large manufacturing companies, we’re excited to bring this unique, fully refined paraffin wax to the handcrafted market. Featuring strong scent throw and minimal shrinkage, MP-117 works beautifully on its own without additives or blended with other waxes.

Candle Maker's Notes:
Paraffin waxes tend to have darker soot over soy when burning. If you're experiencing excessive soot, we recommend testing different wick sizes, or double wicking in larger containers (3.3"/8.4 cm diameter or larger). Additionally, too much fragrance oil can also cause sooting depending on the fragrance oil. We’ve found that reducing fragrance load to 6% is plenty strong for most fragrances and helps to minimize sooting.

Troubleshooting Tips

Review our Lab Notes for details on using this wax.
Use our Wick Guide to help get your testing started.
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Made in the USA

Wax Properties

Wax Type

Paraffin

Form

Soft Slab

Appearances

Opaque, Semi-Gloss

Recommended Wick Series

Melt Point

117°F (47.2°C)

Pour Temp

170°F (76.7°C)

Oil Content

0.0%

Prop 65 Warning

Ingredients

Paraffin

Applications

Container

10% or 1.6 oz/lb. (45 g/454 g)

Tealight

6% or 1.0 oz/lb. (27 g/454 g)

Instructions

Heat to 185°F (85°C) using a double boiler. Add fragrance or essential oil, remove from heat, and stir for two minutes. Pour at 170°F (76.7°C). Allow candles to cure for five days for optimal fragrance throw.

Safety Data Sheet

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4 out of 5 Stars.

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5 out of 5 Stars.

I love this Wax!!!!

Sweet Candles 2025-07-03

This is by far my favorite paraffin wax. Amazing hot throw!

5 out of 5 Stars.

DONT DISONTINUE!!

Kay 2025-07-03

I love this wax!!! please keep it.

4 out of 5 Stars.

after a year of testing...

Rissa.A 2024-10-28

I have spent the last year playing with mp117. I love low melt-point waxes and this one is certainly that. The hot and cold throw is great. Almost every fragrance throws well, and it makes a beautiful colored candle. My only complaint is the soot. It loves to soot. In fact, it hates CD wicks, lol, as I get the most soot using them. LX wicks did better but still left too much soot. I am a seasoned candle-maker and know that the fragrance load is important. I tested at 10% (way too high), all the way down to 3% and it didn't help with the soot. Even my base candle with no fragrance, just wax and wick, was a sooting nightmare. The solution? Zinc core wicks. Yes, they do shroom but they soot very little compared to the other wicks. It is not a little difference, it is a huge one. I wish I could share images to show what I mean! And because this wax melts so easily, the few size options are okay. LX would be my next go-to. Also, I had to keep my wicks really short. Overall, I like this wax and will continue to play with it.

5 out of 5 Stars.

I love it but...

Destiny Walker 2024-03-20

This is my third update so far. I love this wax, because it throws scent so well. Only the lighter scents don't throw that well, but that isn't many. The only issue is that it gives me headaches. Possibly because I have sinus issues and the burning candles give me pressure behind the eyes. I'm sure most people don't have this issues but I do.

5 out of 5 Stars.

First Time Candle Maker

Thomas 2024-03-19

I did a lot of research before choosing this wax, and wow! This wax exceeded my expectations for my first candle making experience. Very happy with this wax. I will definitely be ordering more.