Let's learn more about paraffin
1. What kind of paraffin is used to make scented candles?
If paraffin wax is used for scented candles, then food-grade paraffin wax in refined paraffin wax will be used (food-grade paraffin wax is in the category of refined paraffin wax). Generally, the back label of the product will indicate whether it is refined paraffin wax, for example, Yankee candles have a clear indication of wax It is refined paraffin wax. But not every brand manufacturer can use food-grade paraffin. This is mainly up to the conscience of the manufacturer.
2. Does paraffin scented candles contain carcinogens?
Yes, paraffin wax contains fused ring aromatic hydrocarbons, which are carcinogens, but don’t avoid food-grade paraffin as soon as you hear that fused ring aromatic hydrocarbons are carcinogenic.
You know, fused-ring aromatic hydrocarbons are not mainly found in food-grade paraffin. We usually have such substances in cooking, smoking, coal burning, and smoked products, and they are the main source of such substances. Therefore, the main source of food-grade paraffin This is nothing. We should stay away from second-hand smoke in our lives!
3. Will paraffin scented candles produce PM2.5?
Yes, but there is no experiment on how big the value is.
However, PM2.5 refers to fine particulate matter. The main indoor sources are second-hand smoke and gas cooking. Incomplete combustion is also the main source, such as incense, mosquito incense, and scented candles.
4. Is it recommended to buy paraffin scented candles?
Buy a regular brand, the food-grade paraffin that the manufacturer promises to use will be, otherwise it is likely to buy scented candles made of crude paraffin;
Long-term use is not recommended (such as ordering every day, for several months in a row), because it contains polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons after all.
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