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Moderate burden — Scented Candles (Paraffin) adds a moderate, reducible exposure.
Burning fragranced paraffin candles indoors.
Each driver rated 0 (none) to 10 (worst)
Evidence strength: moderate · Detox Score = 100 − hazard×4.6 − exposure×3.4 − persistence×2.6, clamped 1–100.
A Detox Score of 59 places scented candles (paraffin) in the Moderate band. None of the three drivers is severe, which keeps the burden manageable. Combustion releases fine particulate and VOCs; synthetic fragrance adds more. Ventilate, or skip the flame.
Scented Candles (Paraffin) has a Detox Score of 59 out of 100 (Moderate burden), which means it adds a moderate, reducible exposure. Combustion releases fine particulate and VOCs; synthetic fragrance adds more. Ventilate, or skip the flame.
A lower-exposure swap for scented candles (paraffin) is: Unscented beeswax or soy, or none at all. Combustion releases fine particulate and VOCs; synthetic fragrance adds more. Ventilate, or skip the flame.