Burning paraffin candles in your home creates the same air quality as
sitting behind a diesel truck inhaling exhaust fumes!

Most candles available today are made from paraffin wax. A few chemicals
normally found in paraffin candles include formaldehyde, toluene, benzene,
ethanol, and acetone. Add to this mix, petroleum-based fragrances and you
dramatically increase the toxic chemicals in your home.

High levels of indoor pollutants are a major problem considering that
AIRBORNE SOOT CAN PENETRATE THE DEEPEST AREAS OF THE LUNGS
AND LOWER RESPIRATORY TRACT. Emissions in the home are estimated
to stick around for UP TO 10 HOURS after extinguishing.

What IS paraffin? A fancy name for the BYPRODUCT OF CRUDE OIL. It
has become the leading wax for use in cosmetics, food and candle
manufacturing because it's cheap and readily available. The OIL
INDUSTRY MAKES A HEALTHY PROFIT FROM ITS USE, which is probably
why the American Candle Association refuses to release this health and
safety information, and often threatens those that do.

Speaking of clean, most candle burners may not notice this soot covering
their walls, blinds/curtains. This soot is from the airborne petroleum.