Romantic, Candle-lit Dinners: An Unrecognized Source Of Indoor Air Pollution
Thursday, August 20, 2009 - 22:14
in Physics & Chemistry
Burning candles made from paraffin wax -- the most common kind used to infuse rooms with romantic ambiance, warmth, light and fragrance -- is an unrecognized source of exposure to indoor air pollution, including the known human carcinogens, scientists are reporting.