Burning candles made from paraffin wax –– the most common kind used to infuse rooms with romantic ambiance, warmth, light, and fragrance –– is an unrecognized source of exposure to indoor air pollution, including the known human carcinogens, scientists report.
American Chemical Society (2009, August 21). Romantic, Candle-lit Dinners: An Unrecognized Source Of Indoor Air Pollution. ScienceDaily. Retrieved August 21, 2009, from http://www.sciencedaily.com /releases/2009/08/090819153913.htm
