momscandles Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 Some of the smells I wonder how in the world you guys stand them. I have asthma and some of these just kill me especially the alot of the valentines scents. I believe I may bee in trouble.It could be bothering me because I am a little sick too. Who knows I just thought I would comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katinka Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 HiI think that since you suffer from asthma you're already "pre-sensitized" to anything you breathe in - some of these fragrances will definitely contain elements that might irritate you. Asthma is not something easy to live with, I think mainly becuase you never know what next will trigger it...K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashleigh Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 I know just exactly how you feel! Cinnamon Bun is one that will get me every single time! Wear a mask.. it does help.Ash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Something to consider...http://www.candletech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6920http://www.candletech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8221 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 So I just looked at www.uline.com about the respirators and do you order the Odor Respirator? they filter out odor, oil and dirt....it's under specialty respirators.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scents for me Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 Just a suggestion. The one's at uline do not appear to be the correct ones. If you have an Ace hardware by you, they can suggest and order the correct one for you along with the changeable filters. Be sure to get the half mask one. The others are too distracting to wear, such as the ones at Home Depot. They are way too big and not necessary for these type of chemicals.Edit to add: Just looked at mine, it is model #6003 made by 3M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momscandles Posted January 9, 2006 Author Share Posted January 9, 2006 Ok ducky I read the posts on the message board. So are they saying now that fo can give you cancer? I hope not because both of my parents have cancer and I will stop today.Next Do you guys wear the masks from start to finish or do you use them when you open the bottle of fo and pour it into pot and pour into candles or what?Just curious on which one everyone does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 I don't believe they are saying the FO can give you cancer. But it does make some feel ill or have breathing problems. I don't have a problem with the fumes myself, but I don't pour all the time either. I can't help with what kinds to use or when to use them since I haven't tried any. If the fumes are bothering you though, it's something you could look into more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 This is the correct respirator if you want to order from Uline.http://www.uline.com/Browse_Listing_992.asp?desc=Reusable+Respirators+%26+SuppliesYou would need the organic vapor cartridge. The filter isn't necessary.You won't smell a thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 This is the correct respirator if you want to order from Uline.http://www.uline.com/Browse_Listing_992.asp?desc=Reusable+Respirators+%26+SuppliesYou would need the organic vapor cartridge. The filter isn't necessary.You won't smell a thing.Ahhh ok, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnS Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 I am chemical sensitive so I am careful.We do open the window and blow air out with a fan.That helps alot but I know I should use the masks.I just haven't.So far I haven't made a large amount at one time but will do something safer when we do.It is the full strength thing that gets to me.Like the car air fresheners.My husband does those because that is to much.I stay a distance.Getting all those scents together full strength is out of sight.That's the only time it gets to me but doing candles, soap and lotion I'm fine.For the lotion ( mostly do the 8 ounce bottle 1/8 teaspoon) so I can stand that for a second.Once it mixes I am fine. I absolutely cannot put a bottle of FO up to my nose or I may pass out or get whoosy.I go with the scents I like and also let my husband be the sniffer at times.I get alot of ideas what FO's are good here and then try them.LynnS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momscandles Posted January 10, 2006 Author Share Posted January 10, 2006 Do you guys wear the masks from start to finish or do you use them when you open the bottle of fo and pour it into pot and pour into candles or what?Just curious on which one everyone does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momscandles Posted January 10, 2006 Author Share Posted January 10, 2006 I am hoping someone is looking, BTT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 I am hoping someone is looking, BTTWear it when you see fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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