Is burning beeswax toxic?

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asked Nov 23, 2023 in Other-Home/Garden by 1000facts (1,940 points)
Is burning beeswax toxic?

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answered 5 days ago by Gemkow (11,740 points)
Burning beeswax is not toxic as beeswax candles are made from natural substances and burn cleanly.

As a result of the beeswax candles being made from a natural substance and burning cleanly it releases only minimal harmful chemicals into the air unlike paraffin candles.

Some people also believe that beeswax candles when burned can help to purify the air by emitting negative ions which neutralize pollutants.

Beeswax candles are environmentally friendly and safe and non toxic.

Beeswax candles also burn very clean with little smoke when they are trimmed properly as they are not oil based.

The beeswax is a natural product that is made by honeybees.

Paraffin candles can release toxins like benzene and tolune, but beeswax candles don't release these toxins and burn cleanly with minimal smoke.

True beeswax candles also are often free of artificial fragrances, dyes and additives.

And beeswax candle are also biodegradable, unlike paraffin candles.

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