It burns slower than traditional paraffin or vegetable waxes and has a unique, characteristic, clear look to it. This visual characteristic allows for most of the creative, unique applications that gel wax is used for - everything from Iced Tea candles to aquarium scenes to wire swirls floating in the gel. Because it's clear and thick, you can suspend items in it, which seem to float. Also, since it's clear, it has a unique "glow" to it from the flame.

 Specific Gravity at 25°C              0.861
 Viscosity at 110°C (cPoise)             95
 Flash Point, COC, °C                      221° C
 Specific Heat (ave), BTU/lb - °F             0.454