NewInTheBiz Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 There is a disease called oil pneumonia or lipoid pneumonia which is caused by inhaling oils such as mineral oil or castor oil. But I have also seen veg. oil included in the list of causes. When we burn candles with soybean oil based FOs, aren't we inhaling soybean oil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Oh boy...this is not the thread I needed to read- what are the symptons? maybe I have itI am a one of "those" that reads side effects and get everyone of them- even if I felt fine before reading them! LOLI have never heard of those diseases but I sure hope not- I love my soy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
001 Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 oil pneumonia is not really something you'd need to worry about with soy candles (I assume you are referring to soy candles) The only way to get it from it is if you suck down some wax into your lungs. If you don't suffocate first from a wax blockage then you may have an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periwinkle Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 oil pneumonia is not really something you'd need to worry about with soy candles (I assume you are referring to soy candles) The only way to get it from it is if you suck down some wax into your lungs. If you don't suffocate first from a wax blockage then you may have an issue.Sorry, but this made me totally chuckle. I almost choked on my tater tot! LOLI've never heard of oil pneumonia, so I googled, and from the sites I read, it does in fact look like you would have to aspirate the actual wax for it to be a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewInTheBiz Posted November 18, 2011 Author Share Posted November 18, 2011 Where the wax go when it melts? Into the air? What about the soy oil in the fragrance? Into the air? As to 001's comment, sure hope you are right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjdaines Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Isn't the wax burned in candles into small carbon-based molecules and CO2? Now wax on warmers is a different story I would think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnt_fingers Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 It may be an issue if you are hypersensitive, but from the little that is released into the air I doubt very much it is an issue for all but a few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 (edited) The type of pneumonia you refer to is caused by inhaling aerosolized oil. Soybean wax (super-hydrogenated soybean oil) is a hydrocarbon (same as any wax). When it is burned, it mainly produces carbon dioxide and water, along with a list of other compounds in minute quantities. Any uncombusted or partially combusted carbon is seen as smoke or soot. You do not need to fear oil pneumonia from burning any candle, soy, palm, paraffin or beeswax. You are in far more danger of creating and inhaling aerosolized oils by frying french fries than burning a candle.If aerosolized oil was as dangerous as you fear, people would regularly die from frying chicken, french fries and egg rolls. There is a small amount of oil released into the air when we cook, as evidenced by the grease buildup in kitchens, exhaust fans, etc, which is why wise people cook with exhaust fans on. People with COPD or other obstructive airway diseases should not be around any type of frying, sauteeing, etc. because the smoke and particulate matter can irritate their airways causing problems for them. A simple filter mask helps a lot. Not only can aerosolized oils from cooking cause problems in sensitive individuals, but volatile oils such as pepper and other aromatic spices can launch a sensitive person into an asthmatic attack. The same holds true for use of products such as Pam, which is aerosolized oil. Turn your head when using these products if you do not want to inhale the oils or are sensitive.But as for the chances of getting oil pneumonia from burning a soy candle, winning the lottery twice looks far more likely.Perhaps this link will help you to understand the chemistry of burning wax better:http://chemistry.about.com/od/howthingsworkfaqs/f/candlewax.htm Edited November 18, 2011 by Stella1952 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coconut Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Evidently a big risk is using mineral oil for constipation...http://www.pediatricsdigest.mobi/content/103/2/e19.full Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 That was a pediatric case involving a kid who had swallowing issues and aspirated some of the mineral oil he was given for constipation...But, hey, if you take mineral oil, for goodness sakes, don't choke on it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertgibbens Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Isn't there a better topic area for the paranoids of the world? If I have to read one more thread with someones irrelevant question about something so obviously incorrect, I think I will surely die of idiot induced pneumonia! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Isn't there a better topic area for the paranoids of the world? If I have to read one more thread with someones irrelevant question about something so obviously incorrect, I think I will surely die of idiot induced pneumonia!Was that necessary?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Was that necessary?? Well? Blunt, yes. But... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periwinkle Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 The question isn't irrelevant to the person that asked it. And what may seem like common sense to one person, may be new information to someone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 (edited) Changed my mind- not worth it Edited November 19, 2011 by moonshine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravens Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 :lipsrseal*hiding*:spit::whistle:*faint*Anyone wants to join me and run naked on the Interstate?? :laugh2:Ok, done spazzing out; thank you all :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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