Guest OldGlory Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 For those of you who have not seen the 2007 Okometric study regarding the particulate emissions of paraffin and soy waxes, I am going to copy some info for you. I feel it is important that we all know the truth about this so that we don't participate in the misinformation. Regardless of your feelings about one wax or another, this study presents evidence. You can read the article for yourself at Candle.org, go to the Science of Candles, Research Studies, 2007 Okometric Study Summary. This study was sponsored by national and international companies: Association of European Candle Manufacturers; Asociacion Latino Americana de Fabricantes de Velas; Cargill, International; The European Wax Federation; The National Candle Association; the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association. Other wax companies participated in the testing, certifying of results, and the use of company personnel. "The study found that all of the waxes (paraffin, soy wax, stearin, palm wax and beeswax) burned cleanly and safely, with no appreciable difference in burning behaviors. Their combustion byproducts were virtually identical in composition and quantity...far below the most restrictive of any applicable indoor-air standards." I sincerely hope that the members of this crafting community will refrain from spreading bad information about one type of wax or the other. It reflects poorly on everyone in the industry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 We have a PDF summery of that study here http://www.craftserver.com/page/articles.html/_/candle-making-faq-archive/article-on-the-report-on-okometric-wax-and-emis-r113 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 It says I don't have permission to open the document. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcbrook Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Yeah, I got the same message! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldGlory Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I got the same message. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Well shoot I will have to check in to why Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Okay guys can you see this 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Okay guys can you see thisyesThank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldGlory Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Thanks for doing that Vicky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravens Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 I remember putting that link on my website, the moment it went "live". Thought visitors would prefer to read that rather than my own words.... rightly so, I believe. Thanks for the link/summary, OldGlory! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfear Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Wow, thank you for this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faerywren Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 This is great! Another bit of info for my arsenal. Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilkas Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 I cannot find this study document published online in a reputable source (links are dead). Do you know any? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldGlory Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Yes, National Candle Association, candles.org. - see Science of Candles, then Research Studies. If that doesn't work please let me know and I'll make sure you get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilkas Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Thanks, found it (thing is that people may not believe PDF sent personally, not downloaded from reputable source). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldGlory Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 There are people who will argue about anything, believe nothing except the same wrong thought they've had for 20 years, etc - you're probably not going to convince them of anything. I walk away from those people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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