Scented Candles (Paraffin)
Burning fragranced paraffin candles indoors.
59Moderate burden · out of 100
Cleaner swapUnscented beeswax or soy, or none at all
How this score is built
- 100Start
- 81.6Chemical hazard 4 × 4.6−18.4
- 64.6Everyday exposure 5 × 3.4−17
- 59Persistence 2 × 2.6−5.2, then rounded to 59
- ModerateThe band59 sits in 40–59.
What each input rests on
| Input | Rating | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical hazard | 4/10 | unsourced input |
| Everyday exposure | 5/10 |
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| Persistence | 2/10 | unsourced input |
Ratings are editorial. A study listed here supports the rating; it did not compute it. How the index is built
What this means for you
Combustion releases fine particulate and VOCs; synthetic fragrance adds more. Ventilate, or skip the flame.
Evidence strength: moderate
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