JudyR83 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 I have a case of 4627 that has been sitting in a non temp controlled environment for about 6 years.I've done a search but can't find the answer to this particular question so....... Can wax go bad? Any reason I should not use it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindym Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 I'd use it, my concern would be that the additives have broken down but it it doesn't smell bad or look bad I would definitely use it to make candles for myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 There are no additives in that and the ingredients have a long shelf life. I reckon it should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_35550 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Just look out for signs of mice. They and cockroaches love the stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyR83 Posted May 7, 2015 Author Share Posted May 7, 2015 Thanks guys. No signs of mice or bugs. The box is completely intact and the wax looks and smells fine.I was mainly concerned that the high / low extremes in temperature over six years may possibly have done something to deteriorate the quality of the wax.I'll pour a candle with it and see how it goes. Thanks for the quick responses. You guys are awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 I still have some Honeywell Astorlite pillar wax I bought back in 2006 that's still good. Had it so long I forget the name of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Like everyone has said, the short answer is no, wax doesn't go bad, however it can become unusable due to other circumstances such as environmental factors (like others said, mice, bugs, etc.). I still have some sample pounds of wax I got back in early 2001 that I just never got around to pouring and it's all still good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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