Scented Candles: Are They Dangerous?

By RTK Environmental

Chemicals Abound in Fragrances

According to the American Lung Association, for people who suffer from asthma, just the scents alone can cause problems with breathing

And there are other hazards

Many wicks are “cored,” meaning they are made out of metal wrapped in cotton to give them strength. When the wicks burn, trace amounts of heavy metals are released into the air.

Danger from candles: it’s more than fire

The wax in a waxed candle is usually made out of paraffin, which is a petroleum byproduct. When paraffin is burned, it can release acetone, benzene, and toluene into the air

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