The Dangers Of Burning Paraffin Candles
Executive Summary about Paraffin Candle by Ivy Mills
Paraffin candle
If you burn paraffin candles, you might as well be inhaling diesel fumes.
Supporting the Oil Industry
Paraffin wax is a non-renewable resource.
Health Concerns
Paraffin candle burners may be exposing themselves to inflammatory agents, carcinogens and teratogens.
Soot
The results from tests with scented paraffin candles seem to be even more dismal.
Paraffin candles cannot be scented with natural essential oils because the petrochemical rich wax will break them down. Soot, in high levels, can be seen rising from the offending candle. In 1974, the US candle manufacturing industry voluntarily ceased the production of candles with lead wicks. On average, 30% of candles contain lead. Burning lead wick candles can result in airborne concentrations of lead above EPA recommended thresholds.
Even burning candles in metal containers can increase the amount of airborne pollutants.
More Chemicals
I thought I should include this list of chemicals normally found in paraffin candles:
Acrolein, formaldehyde and acetaldehyde exceeding EPA safety thresholds, dibutyl phthalate, diethyl phthalate, bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate, didecyl phthalate, toluene, styrene, benzene, styrene, toluene, ethyl benzene, naphthalene, benzaldehyde, benzene,ethanol, and 2-butanone (methyl ethyl ketone) and acetone.
With the craze for gel candles you can add in mineral oil, terpene-type chemicals, modified hydrocarbons & viscosity increasing chemicals. Look for candles made from soy wax, palm wax and so on.
The Difference Between Soy and Paraffin Candles
Executive Summary about Paraffin Candle by Tammy Caldwell
Have you ever wondered what was in the candles you burn? What about , why some candles cost more than others? Believe me there is a big difference between paraffin and soy candles. Lucky for us candle lovers we don’t have to stop burning candles in order to be healthy. I have found the Best candle on the market. Candles are made of a proprietary blend of natural wax ,vegetable and renewable products. Did you know, candles are burned in 80% of homes in America? 54.4% of people burn candles to relieve stress. 67% of people burn candles at least once a week. As you can see candles are a high demand product.
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