26/05/2022
Are Paraffin Candles Dangerous?
We have heard rumours that paraffin wax can emit toxic fumes. While we do not have the ability to test this ourselves here is a quote from an article posted on McGill.ca,
"The National Candle Association (NCA) contested this claim, stating: “No scientific study has ever shown any candle wax, including paraffin, to be harmful to human health.” They added that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of paraffin in the production, packaging and process of food, and even medical applications.
The safety of paraffin wax was supported by a study in the Journal of Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology that found that scented paraffin candles do not pose any health risks when used under normal conditions. "
For more information the entire article can be accessed here:
https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/student-contributors-you-asked-general-science/candles-what-do-they-emit-when-lit #:~:text=The%20safety%20of%20paraffin%20wax,when%20used%20under%20normal%20conditions.