Wax guides · Paraffin-soy blend
IGI 6006
At a glance
A soft paraffin and soy blend for container candles and tealights. Makers say it is hard to wick, so plan on testing.
- Watch out
- Wicking. Makers report soot when the wick is too big, and trouble finding a CD or ECO size that works every time.1211 See problems Read the notes
Find your wick for IGI 6006
Every wick size for IGI 6006
From supplier charts and makers' own tests.
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| Jar width | Wick | Fragrance | Supplier starting point | What makers found |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8-4.5 in / 97-114 mm | Cotton CD | 7.5% | 3 x CD 4 6 inch5 CandleScience wick guide for 3.8 to 4.5 in candles at 7.5% fragrance Chart wordingCandleScience wick guide, 'IGI 6006 Paraffin/Soy Blend Wax' table (our pick; tested undyed at 7.5% fragrance; chart gives no runner up for this wax) | None yet |
| 1.75-2.19 in / 44-56 mm | Cotton ECO | 7.5% | ECO 15 CandleScience wick guide for 1.75 to 2.19 in candles at 7.5% fragrance Chart wordingCandleScience wick guide, 'IGI 6006 Paraffin/Soy Blend Wax' table (our pick; tested undyed at 7.5% fragrance; chart gives no runner up for this wax) | None yet |
| 2.2-2.69 in / 56-68 mm | Cotton ECO | 7.5% | ECO 25 CandleScience wick guide for 2.2 to 2.69 in candles at 7.5% fragrance Chart wordingCandleScience wick guide, 'IGI 6006 Paraffin/Soy Blend Wax' table (our pick; tested undyed at 7.5% fragrance; chart gives no runner up for this wax) | None yet |
| 2.7-2.94 in / 69-75 mm | Cotton ECO | 7.5% | ECO 45 CandleScience wick guide for 2.7 to 2.94 in candles at 7.5% fragrance Chart wordingCandleScience wick guide, 'IGI 6006 Paraffin/Soy Blend Wax' table (our pick; tested undyed at 7.5% fragrance; chart gives no runner up for this wax) | None yet |
| 2.95-3.29 in / 75-84 mm | Cotton ECO | 7.5% | ECO 85 CandleScience wick guide for 2.95 to 3.29 in candles at 7.5% fragrance Chart wordingCandleScience wick guide, 'IGI 6006 Paraffin/Soy Blend Wax' table (our pick; tested undyed at 7.5% fragrance; chart gives no runner up for this wax) | None yet |
| 3.3-3.79 in / 84-96 mm | Cotton ECO | 7.5% | ECO 105 CandleScience wick guide for 3.3 to 3.79 in candles at 7.5% fragrance Chart wordingCandleScience wick guide, 'IGI 6006 Paraffin/Soy Blend Wax' table (our pick; tested undyed at 7.5% fragrance; chart gives no runner up for this wax) | None yet |
| 3.8-4.2 in / 97-107 mm | Cotton ECO | 7.5% | 2 x ECO 25 CandleScience wick guide for 3.8 to 4.2 in candles at 7.5% fragrance Chart wordingCandleScience wick guide, 'IGI 6006 Paraffin/Soy Blend Wax' table (our pick; tested undyed at 7.5% fragrance; chart gives no runner up for this wax) | None yet |
| 3.15 in / 80 mm | Cotton HTP | 6.25% | None | HTP (size not given) Different series One maker's report What they sawIn a jar 8 cm (3.15 in) wide holding 9 oz of wax, with about 1 oz of fragrance per pound, the HTP wicks 'seem to be a good size, but I could wick down'. The maker's problem was weak hot throw, not the wick.13 Only one maker has reported this. Test it before you trust it. |
| Not stated | Cotton HTP | Not given | None | HTP 93 Different series One maker's report What they sawIn an 8 oz jelly jar the burn was 'much more even' with HTP 93 than with others. CD and ECO never gave a size that worked every time.11 Only one maker has reported this. Test it before you trust it. |
Problems makers report
Soot from a wick that is too big
What makers do: Wick down a size, possibly two. The same maker finds lighter scents often need a smaller wick than the chart gives.12
Weak hot throw
What makers do: Cure at least 2 weeks. Candlewic's reply to one maker was to use a bit more than 1 oz per pound and add fragrance closer to pour temperature.1113
Notes from the sources
- Sources disagree on melt point. IGI's product sheet says congealing point 133F. IGI's 2013 data sheet says congealing point 128F and drop melt point 138F. CandleScience says 133F, Candles & Supplies says 128F, Lone Star says 127F.12486
- IGI says fragrance retention of up to 10% by weight is possible and does not say 10% of what. CandleScience gives 10% as 1.6 oz per pound of wax.134
- Pour temperature: IGI says 160-180F, CandleScience 170F, Lone Star 160F, Candles & Supplies 180-190F.1468
- Cure: CandleScience says 5 days. The Flaming Candle says at least 24 hours, with 5 days recommended. One forum reply says at least 2 weeks for a decent hot throw.4911
- CandleScience's chart for this wax was tested undyed at 7.5% fragrance. It says dyed or heavily scented candles may need a larger size.5
- Seller wick series advice differs. CandleScience lists CD and ECO on the product page but gives ECO sizes on its chart. Lone Star says its LX series performs well in IGI 6006. Armatage lists LX first and CD second. The Flaming Candle lists ECO. Candles & Supplies lists Heinz coreless, paper core, RRD, Ultra Core or wooden wicks. Only CandleScience gives sizes for this wax.4571098
- No seller wood wick chart naming this wax was found. Lone Star's wood wick chart says it was tested in 'a single-pour paraffin container wax' and does not name the wax, so it is not copied here.7
- CandleScience says paraffin waxes tend to have darker soot than soy. Its fix is to test other wick sizes or to double wick jars 3.3 in or wider.4
- One maker's report: 6006 is 'a pretty soft wax'. If the candle burns fine but soots, wick down a size, possibly two. The same maker often finds CandleScience's chart suggests wicks that are too large.12
Sources
Every number on this page comes from one of these. Checked November 8, 2026.
- IGI 6006a (Container Candle Blend) Product Information Sheet Maker of the wax
- IGI 6006A technical data sheet (dated 3/4/13) Maker of the wax
- IGI: IGI 6006 Wax and Other Container Candle Blends Maker of the wax
- CandleScience IGI 6006 Paraffin/Soy Blend Wax product page Supplier
- CandleScience Wick Guide (container wax tables) Supplier
- Lone Star Candle Supply IGI 6006 Container Soy Paraffin Blend Supplier Read as a summary.
- Lone Star Candle Supply Guide to Wicking Supplier
- Candles & Supplies IGI 6006 Vintage Container Hybrid Blend Supplier Read as a summary.
- The Flaming Candle IGI 6006 Paraffin-Soy Blend for Containers (read in the Internet Archive copy of 2025-12-06; the live page returned HTTP 429) Supplier
- Armatage Candle Company: How To Choose A Candle Wick (series table, no sizes) Blog Read as a summary.
- Soapmaking Forum: Beyond Frustrated. I need a recipe. (giulia, Jun 29 2021) Forum Read as a summary.
- Soapmaking Forum: First attempt failure...help! (jcandleattic, Jul 30 2020) Forum Read as a summary.
- Candlewic: Candlemaking Instructions, reader comment by Brianna (Oct 28 2020) and Candlewic reply Blog Read as a summary.