For those of you who are really interested in the research behind soy wax, check out the two publications below:

Since 1999 a lot of research was done to proof the benefits of soy wax. This resulted in 2 scientific publications:

• Rezaei, K., T. Wang, and L. A. Johnson. Hydrogenated vegetable oils as candle wax. J. Am. Oil Chem. Soc. 79: 1241-1247 (2002).
• Rezaei, K, T. Wang, and L.A. Johnson. Combustion characteristics of candles made from hydrogenated soybean oil. J. Am. Oil Chem. Soc. 79: 803-808 (2002).