Making Sticky Wax

[Ole South]

(Bump old post)
Looks like they changed to Petrolatum back in the 70s or 80s. I picked up a ring at Homer's yesterday and the tack, smell and texture implied little or no bees wax present. MSDS's that I found gave no formulations or ingredients, but I did find this:

"Petrolatum
• Wax rings are made from a combination of petrolatum and proprietary ingredients that vary among manufacturers. The wax rings made by Hercules Chemical in New Jersey are typical of the way that the manufacturing process works. The petrolatum is shipped into the factory and stored in liquid form at 170 degrees Fahrenheit until it is needed. The petrolatum is then mixed with other chemicals that keep it solidified at room temperature and then poured into aluminum molds coated with a soap compound.

Read more : http://www.ehow.com/info_12201913_wax-toilet-bowl-rings-made.html "

There may be some old/new stock still out there with Bees wax in them but not the new rings. This is not to say you shouldn't use the stuff... just letting us know what we're playing with.