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" Wax Facts "
PARAFFIN is a greyish-black sludge that is a by-product of the petroleum
refining process. Toxic chemicals are used to treat, colour and scent paraffin
candles. Chemicals normally found in paraffin candles include formaldehyde,
toluene, benzene, ethanol and acetone. Add toxic, petroleum based fragrances
and colours, and you have a toxic cocktail burning in your home. Breathing the
fumes of a paraffin candle has been compared to breathing the fumes of a diesel
engine. According to the state of California’s Proposition 65 (Safe Drinking Water
and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986), there are at least seven toxins in paraffin
candle wax, including benzene, a known carcinogen.The soot from burning paraffin
can contain carcinogens, neurotoxins and reproductive toxins. Testing and air chamber
analysis by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has found the following
compounds in significant quantity in a random group of over 30 candles tested:
acetone, benzene, trichlorofluoromethane, carbon disulfide, butanone, trichloroethane,
carbon tetrachloride , carbon black (soot) particulate matter, trichlo-roethene,
tetrachloroethene, tolulene, chlorobenzene, ethylbenzene, styrene, xylene, phenol,
cresol, cyclopentene and lead. I’m not a chemist, but according to the EPA,
they pose a health hazard with continued exposure over time.
GEL CANDLES are made from mineral oil, a petroleum based product, and polymer
resin, a plastic. Synthetic colours and scents are added that when burned produce
toxic fumes. Due to the characteristics of the gel, gel candles must be burned in
a container. Containers restrict air flow leading to incomplete combustion, introducing
pollutants (soot) into the air. Also, because containers may be insufficiently
heat-resistant, the heat produced by the candle may cause the glass to shatter.
SOY WAX is not a wax at all, but hydrogenated soybean oil. Soybeans are grown
using high intensity farming practices with fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides
and chemicals, and the majority are now from genetically modified seeds. Soybean
oil is heated to a high temperature (140C – 225C) and then introduced to hydrogen
and nickel (a suspected carcinogen) as a catalyst to solidify the oil. Soy wax
is naturally a “soft” wax with a low melting point. While container candles,
tealights and small tarts may be made entirely of soy, it is extremely difficult to
make good pillar candles and votives with 100% soy wax, so paraffin wax is usually added.
Synthetic colours and fragrances are also added that, when burned, produce even more toxic
fumes. Producers of soy wax candles make the claim that they candles are eco friendly,
when in fact the carbon footprint is very large. Just think of all the energy required to
plant and harvest the soybeans, transport the soybeans to the processing plant where the
oil is extracted . Not to mention the energy required to further process the oil into " wax ".
In a time when the population is having a difficult time feeding themselves , should
we be using a food source for non food purposes ??
PALM OIL WAX is not genetically modified and is carcinogen-free, but unfortunately it
comes mostly from Malaysia where it contributes to the environmental damage being caused
by the enormous growth of palm plantations, decimating the native forests. Palm Oil
production is one of the most contentious environmental issues in the world. In the major
producing countries of palm oil, tropical forests are cut down in order for palm oil
plantations to be put in their place. Between 1990 and 2005 palm plantations rocketed by
1.87 million hectares in Malaysia and by more than 3 million hectares in Indonesia. With
the help of data from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, Lian Pin Koh at the Swiss
Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich and David Wilcove of Princeton University found
that more than half the palm plantations came at the expense of forests – largely
pristine, intact forest in Indonesia and previously logged forest in Malaysia. The palm
produces fruits in bunches which are harvested and sent to palm oil mills to undergo
sterilization, bunch stripping, oil extraction, oil clarification and purification. This
crude palm oil then becomes the raw material for palm oil refineries/chemical companies-
manufacturing plants where it is further processed by neutralization (removal of free fatty
acids), bleaching (removal of colouring substances) and deodorization (removal of odours and
flavours). Synthetic fragrance and dyes are usually added to palm wax candles.
BEESWAX is the only all natural candle wax. It’s a sustainable and renewable resource.
When you buy a beeswax candle you’re supporting beekeepers, which means supporting those
busy little insects that pollinate food crops and keep the world green naturally. Beeswax candles
burn cleaner, brighter, hotter and longer than other candles. When natural golden beeswax burns it
gives off a soft glow* and sweetens the room with its natural scent — no artificial scents or
colours required ! Many people are allergic to the artificial waxes and artificial fragrances common
in today’s candles. Beeswax is non-allergenic and is a natural air cleaner, recommended by the American
Lung Association. It’s the best choice for asthma and allergy sufferers. Beeswax candles burn cleanly,
don’t drip when properly used, and have long burn times, saving you money. Be sure that the candles you
buy are 100% beeswax – some countries allow as little as 10% beeswax in candles labelled as ‘beeswax’.
" Beeswax Emits Negative Ions ! "
Yes , it's true and finally there is a scientific study to back up the hype! For years alternative
health practitioners, entomologists and most notably beeswax candle makers have celebrated the fact
that beeswax is the only candle fuel that emits negative ions which in turn cleanse the air. In a study
performed by a Japanese laboratory comparing the negative ion emissions of a paraffin candle versus a
beeswax candle , the paraffin candle did indeed emit negative ions but did so at a significantly lower rate
than the beeswax candle. So while beeswax is not the only fuel to emit negative ions it is definitely
superior to paraffin and does not contain the carcinogenic compounds that paraffin does.
The Japanese study was performed using a KST-900 made by the Kobe Electric Wave Company in
a room with room air temperature of 24.3 degrees Celsius , room air humidity was 41% and the
background negative ion count was 89 per cc. During the study , paraffin candles produced an
average of 72,972 negative ion particles per cc. of air while beeswax candles produced 101,276
negative ion particles per cc. of air.
" Old Dark Brown Beeswax Contains Chemicals! "
CAUTION: Since the use of chemicals in beehives to treat mites and other conditions
has increased over the past few years , it is important to be aware that
these chemicals are absorbed by beeswax , therefore the use of old , dark
beeswax to make candles or skin care products should be avoided.
Without Prejudice. All Rights Reserved.
" Naturally a cleaner burning candle "©
" Wax Facts "
PARAFFIN is a greyish-black sludge that is a by-product of the petroleum
refining process. Toxic chemicals are used to treat, colour and scent paraffin
candles. Chemicals normally found in paraffin candles include formaldehyde,
toluene, benzene, ethanol and acetone. Add toxic, petroleum based fragrances
and colours, and you have a toxic cocktail burning in your home. Breathing the
fumes of a paraffin candle has been compared to breathing the fumes of a diesel
engine. According to the state of California’s Proposition 65 (Safe Drinking Water
and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986), there are at least seven toxins in paraffin
candle wax, including benzene, a known carcinogen.The soot from burning paraffin
can contain carcinogens, neurotoxins and reproductive toxins. Testing and air chamber
analysis by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has found the following
compounds in significant quantity in a random group of over 30 candles tested:
acetone, benzene, trichlorofluoromethane, carbon disulfide, butanone, trichloroethane,
carbon tetrachloride , carbon black (soot) particulate matter, trichlo-roethene,
tetrachloroethene, tolulene, chlorobenzene, ethylbenzene, styrene, xylene, phenol,
cresol, cyclopentene and lead. I’m not a chemist, but according to the EPA,
they pose a health hazard with continued exposure over time.
GEL CANDLES are made from mineral oil, a petroleum based product, and polymer
resin, a plastic. Synthetic colours and scents are added that when burned produce
toxic fumes. Due to the characteristics of the gel, gel candles must be burned in
a container. Containers restrict air flow leading to incomplete combustion, introducing
pollutants (soot) into the air. Also, because containers may be insufficiently
heat-resistant, the heat produced by the candle may cause the glass to shatter.
SOY WAX is not a wax at all, but hydrogenated soybean oil. Soybeans are grown
using high intensity farming practices with fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides
and chemicals, and the majority are now from genetically modified seeds. Soybean
oil is heated to a high temperature (140C – 225C) and then introduced to hydrogen
and nickel (a suspected carcinogen) as a catalyst to solidify the oil. Soy wax
is naturally a “soft” wax with a low melting point. While container candles,
tealights and small tarts may be made entirely of soy, it is extremely difficult to
make good pillar candles and votives with 100% soy wax, so paraffin wax is usually added.
Synthetic colours and fragrances are also added that, when burned, produce even more toxic
fumes. Producers of soy wax candles make the claim that they candles are eco friendly,
when in fact the carbon footprint is very large. Just think of all the energy required to
plant and harvest the soybeans, transport the soybeans to the processing plant where the
oil is extracted . Not to mention the energy required to further process the oil into " wax ".
In a time when the population is having a difficult time feeding themselves , should
we be using a food source for non food purposes ??
PALM OIL WAX is not genetically modified and is carcinogen-free, but unfortunately it
comes mostly from Malaysia where it contributes to the environmental damage being caused
by the enormous growth of palm plantations, decimating the native forests. Palm Oil
production is one of the most contentious environmental issues in the world. In the major
producing countries of palm oil, tropical forests are cut down in order for palm oil
plantations to be put in their place. Between 1990 and 2005 palm plantations rocketed by
1.87 million hectares in Malaysia and by more than 3 million hectares in Indonesia. With
the help of data from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, Lian Pin Koh at the Swiss
Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich and David Wilcove of Princeton University found
that more than half the palm plantations came at the expense of forests – largely
pristine, intact forest in Indonesia and previously logged forest in Malaysia. The palm
produces fruits in bunches which are harvested and sent to palm oil mills to undergo
sterilization, bunch stripping, oil extraction, oil clarification and purification. This
crude palm oil then becomes the raw material for palm oil refineries/chemical companies-
manufacturing plants where it is further processed by neutralization (removal of free fatty
acids), bleaching (removal of colouring substances) and deodorization (removal of odours and
flavours). Synthetic fragrance and dyes are usually added to palm wax candles.
BEESWAX is the only all natural candle wax. It’s a sustainable and renewable resource.
When you buy a beeswax candle you’re supporting beekeepers, which means supporting those
busy little insects that pollinate food crops and keep the world green naturally. Beeswax candles
burn cleaner, brighter, hotter and longer than other candles. When natural golden beeswax burns it
gives off a soft glow* and sweetens the room with its natural scent — no artificial scents or
colours required ! Many people are allergic to the artificial waxes and artificial fragrances common
in today’s candles. Beeswax is non-allergenic and is a natural air cleaner, recommended by the American
Lung Association. It’s the best choice for asthma and allergy sufferers. Beeswax candles burn cleanly,
don’t drip when properly used, and have long burn times, saving you money. Be sure that the candles you
buy are 100% beeswax – some countries allow as little as 10% beeswax in candles labelled as ‘beeswax’.
*The light spectrum emitted from a beeswax candle is the closest of all waxes to natural sunshine
" Beeswax Emits Negative Ions ! "
Yes , it's true and finally there is a scientific study to back up the hype! For years alternative
health practitioners, entomologists and most notably beeswax candle makers have celebrated the fact
that beeswax is the only candle fuel that emits negative ions which in turn cleanse the air. In a study
performed by a Japanese laboratory comparing the negative ion emissions of a paraffin candle versus a
beeswax candle , the paraffin candle did indeed emit negative ions but did so at a significantly lower rate
than the beeswax candle. So while beeswax is not the only fuel to emit negative ions it is definitely
superior to paraffin and does not contain the carcinogenic compounds that paraffin does.
The Japanese study was performed using a KST-900 made by the Kobe Electric Wave Company in
a room with room air temperature of 24.3 degrees Celsius , room air humidity was 41% and the
background negative ion count was 89 per cc. During the study , paraffin candles produced an
average of 72,972 negative ion particles per cc. of air while beeswax candles produced 101,276
negative ion particles per cc. of air.
" Old Dark Brown Beeswax Contains Chemicals! "
CAUTION: Since the use of chemicals in beehives to treat mites and other conditions
has increased over the past few years , it is important to be aware that
these chemicals are absorbed by beeswax , therefore the use of old , dark
beeswax to make candles or skin care products should be avoided.
Without Prejudice. All Rights Reserved.