What is fully refined paraffin wax?
Paraffin Wax is a solid substance derived from either one of Petroleum, Coal, or Shale. Fully Refined Paraffin Wax contains less than 0.5% Oil and are made free of impurities and decolouration by hydro-treating or clay-treating them
Is refined paraffin wax toxic?
Refined paraffin wax is non-toxic and is actually approved by the USDA for use in food products, as well as cosmetics and some medical applications. The soot produced from burning a candle is similar to soot produced by a kitchen toaster.
Which paraffin wax is best for candle making?
Low Melt Point Paraffin - paraffin with a melting point less than 130° F, this type of wax is soft and adheres well to the sides of containers. Therefore, they are best for container and tealight candles.
Why paraffin wax is bad?
Most candles today are made of paraffin wax which creates highly toxic benzene and toluene when burned (both are known carcinogens). In fact, the toxins released from paraffin candles are the same as those found in diesel fuel fumes and are linked to asthma and lung cancer.