Fuel and related compositions – Candle composition
Reexamination Certificate
2007-05-15
2007-05-15
Toomer, Cephia D. (Department: 1714)
Fuel and related compositions
Candle composition
C431S126000, C431S288000, C431S289000, C431S291000, C431S325000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10655945
ABSTRACT:
A triacylglycerol-based wax, which can be used in candle making, is provided. The triacylglycerol-based material is predominantly includes a triacylglycerol stock which has a fatty acid profile has no more than about 25 wt. % fatty acids having less than 18 carbon atoms. In addition, the fatty acid profile of the triacylglycerol typically includes at least about 50 wt. % 18:1 fatty acid and no more than about 25 wt. % 18:0 fatty acid. In another embodiment, the triacylglycerol-based material is characterized in part by an Iodine Value of about 60 to about 75. For applications such as candles, the wax commonly includes a hydrogenated vegetable oil and palmitic acid. Candles formed from triacylglycerol-based material and methods of producing the candles are also provided.
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Doucette Melinda Kae
House, III Nathaniel C.
Murphy Timothy A.
Cargill Incorporated
Foley & Lardner LLP
Toomer Cephia D.
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