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Q&A About Candles
Q:
What are most candles made of?
A: Most candles are made out of a petroleum by-product called paraffin.
Q: Are there any
dangers from burning Paraffin based candles?
A: Paraffin wax is known to have 11 different toxins two being
carcinogenic. Paraffin also gives off petro-soot which is considered just
as dangerous as second hand smoke.
Q: How do I know
if I am buying a Beeswax candle, Soy wax candle or a Paraffin candle?
A: The easiest way is to just check what the label says. If there is no
mention of the candle being a Beeswax , or Soy candle on the label then it
is usually correct to assume that it is made of paraffin.
Q: What should I
know about soy wax?
A: First of all soy wax is carcinogen free and toxin free. It burns longer
and cleaner that paraffin based candles. It will also burn soot free
leaving your candle and household free of stain causing build up. Lastly,
soy wax is completely biodegradable and water soluble.
Q: What should I
know about Beeswax candles?
A: First of all Beeswax is carcinogen free, and toxin free. It burns longer
and cleaner that paraffin based candles. Beeswax when being burned emits
negative ions. Which actually cleans the air as it burns. for more
information on Negative Ions Click Here.
Paraffin or paraffin blend candles:
•Paraffin is a by-product
of the petroleum refinery industry, leftover residue of refined petroleum.
•Soot given off from burning paraffin candles is the same as burning diesel
fuel or fumes from a diesel engine.
•Soot particles travel deep into the lungs. Breathing soot is not
recommended at all!
•Tests show that paraffin candles can produce a variety of harmful
substances, including benzene & toluene, known carcinogens.
•Testing by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) has found over 20
dangerous compounds in SIGNIFICANT quantities including acetone, benzene,
toluene and lead.
•The soot from these materials can contain carcinogens, neurotoxins and
reproductive toxins.
•The American Lung Association says, "Burning
paraffin candles can emit small amounts of toxins into the air."
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Wax Comparison Table
| Benefits: |
Beeswax |
Soy Wax |
Paraffin |
|
Clean Burning |
Yes |
Yes |
NO |
| Soot less |
Yes |
Yes |
NO |
| Water Cleanup |
NO |
Yes |
NO |
| Emits Negative
Ions |
Yes |
NO |
NO |
| Long Lasting |
Yes |
Yes |
NO |
| Only Cotton
Wick |
Yes |
Yes |
NO |
| Low Cost |
No |
No |
Yes |
|
Petroleum
Free |
Yes |
Yes |
NO |
|
Carcinogenic Free |
Yes |
Yes |
NO |
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