Blue Color Powder (fat-soluble) 1 kg

How a deep blue oil-soluble pigment performs in large-scale wax and fat production

A 1 kg pack is aimed at manufacturers who need a consistent shade batch after batch rather than a small trial run, which makes it a practical choice for candle workshops, technical wax producers, cosmetic fat-base plants and polymer manufacturers scaling up their output. This item belongs to the category of Oil soluble liquid dyes, pigments designed to dissolve in oils, fats and waxes rather than in water, which is exactly why they remain irreplaceable in applications where water-based colorants simply fail to blend.

Globally, the largest demand for a blue oil-soluble colorant comes from the candle industry, where it is used to tint paraffin, stearin, soy and palm wax for decorative, interior and scented candles. The second major field is food production, where the pigment is blended into cocoa butter, confectionery fats, glazes and fat-based fillings to achieve a rich blue or teal appearance in finished products. A third significant area covers technical and decorative polymers, wax coatings, floristry and modeling paraffin, along with coloring body balms, massage oils, lipsticks and other fat-based cosmetic formulas. In soap crafting the dye is used less often, mainly for decorative layers within oil bases, since the alkaline environment of cold process soap can affect its stability.

The colorant dissolves completely once the fat or wax phase is melted, so it should be added after the base reaches a working temperature of roughly 60 to 80 degrees Celsius, depending on the raw material. Stir the melted base thoroughly before and during pigment addition to avoid overheating, which can dull the final tone. A typical dosage ranges from 0.1 to 1 percent of the total fat or wax weight, though the exact figure should always be confirmed with a small test batch, since the resulting shade depends heavily on the density and clarity of the base material.

Blue pairs well with other oil-soluble pigments for creating intermediate tones. A touch of yellow shifts it toward green and teal, and for that purpose the Lemon Oil Soluble Liquid Colorant 10 ml works as a convenient adjusting agent. Combining it with purple produces deep indigo and blue-violet tones, which is easily achieved with Purple Oil Soluble Liquid Colorant 10 ml. For a more complex sea or emerald hue, formulators often blend in the Green Oil Soluble Liquid Colorant 10 ml, adjusting proportions until the desired saturation is reached.

Store the dye in a tightly sealed container, away from direct sunlight, moisture and heat sources, since prolonged exposure to ultraviolet light and heat gradually reduces the intensity of the pigment. Under proper storage conditions the colorant retains its declared properties for the full shelf life stated by the manufacturer, which matters for businesses purchasing raw material in advance for several production cycles.

Bulk batch of blue scented wax for candles

Paraffin or soy wax 10000 g

Stearic acid 300 g

Blue fat-soluble colorant 15 g

Fragrance oil 150 ml

Wooden or cotton wicks as needed per mold