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What is Gel Wax?

By David Fisher, About.com

Question: What is Gel Wax?
Answer: Gel wax is actually mineral oil (hydrocarbon) that has been thickened by a special polymer into a clear, slow burning "wax". It burns slower than traditional paraffin or vegetable waxes and has a unique, characteristic, clear look to it.

Penreco owns the patent on the gel wax process and distributes candle gel under the name of VersaGel™C. VersaGel™ is available in three versions called Grades:

Each has its own benefits and characteristics.

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