Reducing Smoke from Fragrance in Soy Wax Candles

Subject: Regarding reducing smoke from aroma chemicals in scented candles using Soy Wax

Using a low melting point soy wax, such as one with a 42°C melting point, can potentially help reduce smoke from aroma chemicals or fragrances in scented candles. Here's why:

• Lower Melt Pool Temperature: Waxes with lower melting points generally create a cooler liquid wax pool when the candle is burning.
• Fragrance Vaporization: The fragrance is vaporized from this melt pool before being drawn up the wick and burned. A cooler melt pool means the fragrance is vaporized at a lower temperature.
• Reduced Incomplete Combustion: Vaporizing and burning the fragrance at a lower temperature can lead to more complete combustion of the fragrance components, which in turn can reduce the production of soot and smoke.

However, it's important to understand that the wax melting point is just one factor. Smoke from fragrance is also heavily influenced by:

• The specific aroma chemical/fragrance composition: Some fragrance components are more volatile or prone to incomplete combustion than others, regardless of the wax.
• Wick size and type: An oversized wick will burn too hot, leading to incomplete combustion of both wax and fragrance, causing significant soot and smoke.
• Fragrance load: Using too much fragrance can overwhelm the wax and wick system, leading to improper burning and smoke.
• Candle design: The container size, ventilation, and other factors play a role.

Regarding "NATURAL SCENTS" and "smoke point": While flash point is a more relevant safety measure (indicating the temperature at which vapors can ignite), the smoking behavior of a fragrance in a candle depends on how its components combust at the candle's burn temperature. The absence of a listed "smoke point" for a fragrance doesn't necessarily mean it won't smoke; it just means that specific data point isn't provided or isn't the primary indicator of smoking in a candle application.

In summary, while using a low melting point soy wax can be a helpful strategy to potentially reduce smoke by lowering the burn temperature, it is not a guaranteed solution and must be considered alongside the specific fragrance used, proper wicking, and overall candle design.