Scented Candles Toxic
In started when we spied an article by John Naish of the Daily Mail the reporter said he found evidence to suggest that scented candles could actually make us quite sick. Are scented candles toxic. Are Candles Bad For You Myths And Potential Side Effects Whats more scented candles contain chemicals that enhance this toxicity called VOCs volatile organic compounds. Scented candles toxic . Scented candles emit both volatile organic compounds VOCs and fine particulate matter in higher proportion than unscented candles. Inhaling of scented candles can cause your pet to sneeze or cough Dr. The caveat with scented candles is that while the fragrance itself may be safe it can cause problems for certain populations. They found that when a candle was lit formaldehyde was in the highest concentration out of any VOC emitted. According to Anne Steinemann an environmental pollutants expert who is a professor of civil engineering and the chair of sustainable cities at the University of