WO2010121573A1 - Colored flame candle and preparing method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

A colored flame candle and preparing method thereof. The candle comprises a candle body and a candle wick, the candle body comprises primary combustion agent, higher fatty acid amide and higher fatty acid triglyceride used as strength improver and flexible agent, specific metal element used to increase anti-wind property and exhibit star flashing effect, color-forming agent, and common aids such as perfume and pigment.

Description

 Colorful flame candle and manufacturing method thereof

Field of invention

 The invention relates to a novel color flame candle and a manufacturing method thereof. More specifically, the present invention relates to a colored flame candle which is improved in flame resistance and ornamental properties when a candle is burned, and a method of manufacturing the same. Background technique

 A typical flame candle is made of a main burner, a coloring agent and other auxiliaries, which produce a flame of red, yellow, blue, green, purple, pink, etc. when burned. Many patent documents have been reported on the formulation of the color flame candle and its manufacturing method. The candle body of the flame candle produced in the prior art is fragile, insufficient in toughness, and unstable in flame. To this end, the inventor of the present application discloses a novel color flame candle and a method for manufacturing the same in Chinese Patent Application No. 02124149.X, which has high strength, is not brittle, and has high toughness, and thus is not easy to be produced and sold. broken. However, when the colored flame candle produced by the above technique is ignited, it is easily blown out by the wind, thereby causing inconvenience to the user. Summary of invention

 The inventors of the present invention conducted extensive and intensive research in the field of colored flame candles, in order to develop a colored flame candle which has improved wind resistance stability and is not easily blown out, and found that it was added by the preparation of the candle body of the flame candle. The titanium element is coated with titanium metal on the surface of the wick, which enhances the wind resistance of the prepared candle and highlights its starlight, adding a novel effect to the candle. The present invention has been completed based on this finding.

 The object of the present invention is to provide a novel color flame candle, which solves the shortcomings of the existing color flame candle products with poor wind resistance and easy to be blown out, so that the product performance is superior to the existing products, and at the same time, the product can emit starlight. The effect of flickering.

 Another object of the present invention is to provide a method of manufacturing the above novel color flame candle.

Accordingly, an aspect of the present invention provides a colored flame candle comprising a candle body and a wick, wherein the candle body comprises a main combustion agent, a higher fatty acid amide as a strength modifier and a flexibility agent, and a higher fatty acid triglyceride, as reinforcement Specific metal elements that are wind-resistant and have a star-lighting effect Coloring agents and common auxiliaries such as perfumes and pigments.

 Another aspect of the present invention provides a method of making a colored flame candle comprising forming a uniform molten mixture of the components forming the candle body, pouring the resulting molten mixture, cooling and demolding. Detailed description of the invention

 The color flame candle of the present invention comprises a candle body and a wick, wherein the candle body comprises the following components: main burner 60-99% by weight

Higher fatty acid amide 1-15% by weight

Higher fatty acid triglyceride 1-15% by weight

Drinking metal elements 1-15% by weight

Coloring agent 1-10% by weight

Flavors and pigments

Wherein the weight percentage is calculated based on the total weight of the candle body and the sum is 100% by weight.

The substance which can be used as the main combustion agent in the color flame candle of the present invention is those which are commonly used in the art, and examples thereof include polyacesulfame, ethyl hydroxydecanoate, paraffin, ceresin, ethyl amino decanoate, sorbic anhydride. , polyorganic acid ester, polyethylene glycol, urotropine, stearic acid, vinyl acetate-ethylene (EVA) copolymer resin, etc., preferably ethyl phthalate and polybasic acid esters such as oxalic acid di.5 alkyl succinate, alkyl esters of mono d- _5, tri (^ - ₈ alkyl esters, and more preferably Yue oxalic acid esters, succinic acid esters of mono Yue, Yue three pestle citric acid ester, most preferably The triglyceride is used in an amount of from 60 to 99% by weight, based on the total weight of the candle body, preferably from 65 to 99% by weight, more preferably from 75 to 98% by weight.

The higher fatty acid amide which can be used in the candle of the color flame candle of the present invention may be C _1G _ ₃ . Fatty acid amides such as octanamide, decylamide, lauric acid amide, tridecanoic acid amide, myristic acid amide, cetyl amide, stearic acid amide, oleic acid amide, etc., preferably myristic acid amide, stearic acid amide . The higher fatty acid amide is used in an amount of from 1 to 15% by weight, based on the total weight of the candle body, preferably from 1.5 to 10% by weight.

The higher fatty acid triglyceride which can be used in the candle body of the color flame candle of the present invention may be a triglyceride of a C _{10 -30} fatty acid such as tricaprylin, glyceryl tricaprate, glyceryl trilaurate, tri-ten Tridecanoic acid glyceride, trimyristate, tricamesin, glyceryl tristearate The ester (stearin), the triolein or the like is preferably trilaucuric acid glyceride, trisodium cetyl ester or stearin, and most preferably stearin. The higher fatty acid triglyceride is used in an amount of from 1 to 15% by weight, based on the total weight of the candle body, preferably from 1.5 to 10% by weight.

 The titanium metal which can be used in the candle body of the color flame candle of the present invention is preferably titanium sponge having a particle size of 100-280 mesh, preferably 160-200 mesh, in an amount of 1 to 15% by weight, preferably 1 to 10% by weight based on the total weight of the candle body. %.

 The color formers which can be used in the candle body of the color flame candle of the present invention are those commonly used in the art, such as lithium (Li), sodium (Na), potassium (K), boron (barium), barium (Ba). , organic salts of calcium (Ca), strontium (Cs), copper (Cu), magnesium (Mg) or strontium (Sb) such as citrate, acetate, stearate, etc., inorganic salts such as halides (eg Chloride, bromide, etc.), oxychloride, nitrate, sulfate, etc. or complexes of these metals. The coloring agent is used in an amount of from 1 to 10% by weight, based on the total weight of the candle body, preferably from 1.5 to 8% by weight.

 The perfumes and pigments used in the body of the color flame candle of the present invention are those commonly used in the art. Examples of flavors are sandalwood oil, vanilla, clove oil, mango oil, lemon oil, etc. Examples of pigments are oil-soluble red, oil-soluble yellow, oil-soluble green, and oil-soluble blue. The amount of the essence or pigment used in the art is, for example, from 0.001 to 0.1% by weight, based on the total weight of the candle body, preferably from 0.005 to 0.05% by weight.

 In addition to the above components, the candle body of the color flame candle of the present invention may further comprise an oxidation promoter commonly used in the art, such as vanadium pentoxide or chromium trioxide, in an amount conventionally used in the art.

 The wick of the color flame candle of the present invention may be those commonly used in the art, such as a cotton wick. The wick used in the color flame candle of the present invention can be pretreated by soaking in a solution of the above-described color former or other agent according to techniques commonly used in the art. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the wick of the inventive color flame candle is immersed in a 10-30% by weight aqueous solution of semicarbazide for 1-20 minutes, preferably 5-15 minutes, and then coated with a titanium metal element, thereby allowing The stability of the flame is significantly improved.

 The method for manufacturing the color flame candle of the present invention is basically the same as that used in the prior art, that is, the components of the candle body are formed into a uniform molten mixture in a heating container of 90-95 ° C at a given percentage, and the obtained The molten mixture is poured into different molds, and after cooling, the mold is discharged, that is, the finished product is obtained.

Compared with the color flame candle in the prior art, the color flame candle of the present invention has high strength, is not brittle, and has high toughness, and thus is not easily broken during production and sales. In addition, the wind resistance stability of the colored flame candle of the present invention is remarkably enhanced, thereby improving the product quality. Furthermore, the color flame candle of the present invention exhibits the effect of starlight flashing, thereby adding a novel and wonderful effect to the user. Example

 The invention is further illustrated by the following comparative examples and examples, but it should be understood that the scope of the invention is not limited to the examples.

Comparative example 1

 The red flame candle body formula is as follows:

 Tridecyl citrate 95%

 Stearic acid amide 1.5%

 Stearic acid 1.5%

 Lithium propionate 2%

 Clove oil (Flavour) 0.01%

 Oil soluble red (pigment) 0.02%

 The above components were made into a homogeneous molten mixture in a heating vessel at 90-95 ° C, and then the resulting molten mixture was cast into a mold having a cotton wick that had been previously soaked with a 20% by weight aqueous solution of semicarbazide for 10 minutes. In the middle, after cooling, the mold is obtained, that is, the finished flame candle is obtained.

Comparative example 2

 The yellow flame candle body formula is as follows:

 Tridecyl citrate 95%

 Stearic acid amide 1.5%

 Stearic acid 1.5%

 Lithium propionate 2%

 Clove oil (Flavour) 0.01%

 Oil soluble yellow (pigment) 0.02%

 A colorful flame candle was produced in the same manner as in Comparative Example 1.

Comparative example 3

 The blue flame candle candle body formula is as follows:

 Tridecyl citrate 95%

 Stearic acid amide 1.5%

Stearin 1.5% Lithium propionate 2%

 Clove oil (Flavour) 0.01%

 Oil soluble blue (pigment) 0.02%

 A colorful flame candle was produced in the same manner as in Comparative Example 1.

Comparative example 4

 The green flame candle body formula is as follows:

 Tridecyl citrate 95%

 Stearic acid amide 1.5%

 Stearic acid 1.5%

 Lithium propionate 2%

 Clove oil (Flavour) 0.01%

 Oil soluble green (pigment) 0.02%

 A colorful flame candle was produced in the same manner as in Comparative Example 1.

Example 1

 The red flame candle body formula is as follows:

 Tridecyl citrate 94%

 Stearic acid amide 1.5%

 Stearic acid 1.5%

 Lithium propionate 2%

 Titanium sponge (160-200 mesh) 1%

 Clove oil (Flavour) 0.01%

 Oil soluble red (pigment) 0.02%

 The above components were made into a homogeneous molten mixture in a heating vessel at 90-94 ° C, and then the resulting molten mixture was poured into a solution with a 20% by weight aqueous solution of semicarbazide previously pre-coated for 10 minutes and then wetted with titanium sponge. In the mold of the cotton wick, after cooling, the mold is obtained, that is, the finished flame candle is obtained.

Example 2

 The yellow flame candle body formula is as follows:

Trimethyl citrate 94% Stearin 1.5%

 Lithium propionate 2%

 Titanium sponge (160-200 mesh) 1%

 Clove oil (Flavour) 0.01%

 Oil soluble yellow (pigment) 0.02%

 A color flame candle was produced in the same manner as in Example 1.

Example 3

 The blue flame candle candle body formula is as follows:

 Tridecyl citrate 94%

 Stearic acid amide 1.5%

 Stearic acid 1.5%

 Lithium propionate 2%

 Titanium sponge (160-200 mesh) 1%

 Clove oil (Flavour) 0.01%

 Oil soluble blue (pigment) 0.02%

 A color flame candle was produced in the same manner as in Example 1.

Example 4

 The green flame candle body formula is as follows:

 Triterpenoid citrate 94%

 Stearic acid amide 1.5%

 Stearic acid 1.5%

 Lithium propionate 2%

 Titanium sponge (160-200 mesh) 1%

 Clove oil (Flavour) 0.01%

 Oil soluble green (pigment) 0.02%

 A color flame candle was produced in the same manner as in Example 1.

Windproof performance test:

Test environment: 12 square meters room, a ceiling fan [by wind FC3-13 (A), model size 1400mm, Rated power 80], a table fan (the beautiful fan KYT30-L1 rated power 55W), a table.

 1. Table fan test: The color flame candle to be tested: 5mm in diameter, 55mm long and smooth flame candle.

 The table fan is 1.5 meters away from the sample being tested and parallel. After the test sample was ignited, the test was started after 2 minutes of wind speed operation of the fan, and the samples of each comparative example and the example were repeatedly tested 10 times. As a result, it was found that 85% of the samples of Comparative Examples 1-4 were blown out, and 86% of the samples of Examples 1-4 were normally burned.

 2, ceiling fan test: To be tested color flame candle specifications: diameter 5mm, length 55mm straight smooth flame candle.

 Place the sample to be tested directly below the ceiling fan, and the sample is 1.5 meters from the ceiling fan. After the test sample was ignited, the test was started after 2 minutes of wind speed operation of the fan, and the samples of each comparative example and the example were repeatedly tested 10 times. As a result, it was found that 88% of the samples of Comparative Examples 1-4 were blown out, and 86% of the samples of Examples 1-4 were normally burned.

Claims

Rights request A colored flame candle comprising a candle body and a wick, wherein the candle body comprises the following components:

Wherein the weight percentage is calculated based on the total weight of the candle body and the sum is 100% by weight.  2. A colored flame candle according to claim 1, wherein the wick is immersed in a 10-30% by weight aqueous solution of semicarbazide for 1-20 minutes, followed by a titanium metal element.  A colored flame candle according to claim 1 or 2, wherein said titanium metal element is in the form of a sponge titanium having a particle size of from 100 to 280 mesh, preferably from 160 to 200 mesh.  The colored flame candle according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the main combustion agent is selected from the group consisting of polyacesulfame, ethyl hydroxy decanoate, paraffin wax, ceresin, ethyl amino decanoate, sorbic anhydride, and polybasic acid ester. And polyethylene glycol, urotropine, stearic acid and vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymer resin, and the amount thereof is 65 to 99% by weight, preferably 75 to 98% by weight based on the total weight of the candle body.  The colored flame candle according to claim 4, wherein said main burner is ethyl amino decanoate, dialkyl oxalate, monoalkyl succinate or tris(citriate) citrate.  A color flame candle according to claim 5, wherein said main burner is tridecyl citrate. The color flame candle according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the higher fatty acid amide is selected from the group consisting of octylamide, decylamide, lauric acid amide, tridecanoic acid amide, myristic acid amide, cetyl amide, and stearic acid. The C _1G _ ₃ () fatty acid amide of acid amide and oleic acid amide, and the amount thereof is from 1.5 to 10% by weight based on the total weight of the candle body.  A colored flame candle according to claim 7, wherein said higher fatty acid amide is stearic acid amide. The color flame candle according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the higher fatty acid triglyceride is selected from the group consisting of glyceryl tricaprylate, glyceryl tricaprate, glyceryl trilaurate, glyceryl tri-tridecanoate, C _1G _ ₃ () fatty acid triglyceride of trimyristate, cetyl glyceride, glyceryl tristearate (stearin) and triolein, and the amount is based on total candle The weight is from 1.5 to 10% by weight.  The colored flame candle according to claim 9, wherein said higher fatty acid triglyceride is stearin.  The color flame candle according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the color former is an organic salt of lithium, sodium, potassium, boron, barium, calcium, barium, copper, magnesium or strontium, an inorganic salt or a complex of these metals The composition, or a mixture thereof, is used in an amount of from 1.5 to 8% by weight based on the total weight of the candle.  12. A method of making a colored flame candle as defined in any of claims 1-11, comprising forming a homogeneous molten mixture of the components forming the candle body, casting the resulting molten mixture, cooling and demolding.