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What does "flashpoint" mean exactly?
There can often be confusion when talking about the Flashpoint of a given candle additive. The best definition is: "Flashpoint" is the lowest temperature at which a flammable liquid gives off sufficient vapor to be able to ignite. However, this does not necessarily mean that the vapor will ignite. The concentration of scent in a candle is generally too low and dispersed to be ignitable.
In its raw liquid form, straight from the manufacturer, the Flashpoint that is given is that of the component with the lowest Flashpoint. This Flashpoint could actually be lower than normal room temperature, but the component does not "Flash" because of its interactions with other compounds in the mixture.
Our candle scents are made by commercial scent manufacturers, specifically for use in wax candles. While we don't recommend heating the scents by themselves, they are all perfectly safe to add to melted wax for use in candlemaking. Some scents may even be used in gel candles, soap, and lotions; these scents are identified on our scent pages.
Last update: 2007-01-22 12:52
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