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Beeswax Candles for Your Health & Holidays Posted on 12th Dec 2020 Beeswax Candles for Your Health & Holidays The holidays are here and millions of people will burn candles to enhance a festive ambiance in addi- tion to help dissipate kitchen odors. Unfortunately, many people who burn candles are unaware of the dangers of burning petro- leum-based paraffin (a sludge and waste product from the refining of petroleum) and scented candles which produce highly toxic fumes and soot when burned. The highly toxic fumes and soot released by burning paraffin wax are the same as those found in burning diesel fuel. Poisonous chemicals present in paraffin (and released into the air through burning) include, but are not limited to known carcinogens such as: Acetone, Benzene, Toluene, Trichlorofluoromethane, Car- bon Disulfide, 2-Butanone, Trichloroethane, Carbon Tetrachloride, Tetrachloroethene, Chloroben- zene, Ethylbenzene, Styrene, Xylene, Phenol, Cresol and Cyclopentene. To learn more about this subject, type “Paraffin Candles Toxic”, “Toxic Fumes Scented Candles” or any combination of similar keywords into the search box of your favorite search engine. Soy Wax Candles Many so called 100% soy wax candles contain a small amount of paraffin since standardized labeling of soy candles is not enforced or regulated. This means that any claims of ingredients or benefits, are left up to the discretion of the soy wax maker . In addition, over 90% of soy beans grown are genetically modified and sprayed with toxic pesticides. So, if you are buying soy candles, more than likely you are supporting the production of GMO’s. To learn more about this subject, type “Soy vs. Beeswax Candles” or any combination of similar key- words into the search box of your favorite search engine. The bottom line is: When you burn petroleum-based paraffin wax candles or scented candles, you are filling your home with highly toxic chemicals and fumes.
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