flashpoint<\/a> is the minimum temperature needed to release enough flammable vapor to actually catch fire if an ignition source is present. I\u2019ve already gone over what a flashpoint is in this article, but what happens if you heat a fragrance past its flashpoint?<\/p>\n\n\n\nTwo scenarios can occur if you heat a fragrance oil past its flashpoint: it loses most of its scent or catches fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In most cases, if you heat up or pour fragrance oil into wax that is hotter than its flashpoint, it will simply lose a good portion of its scent. The vapor released from the oil at its flashpoint takes many scent molecules away and leaves your fragrance oil much less intense than it originally was.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, if sparks or fire are involved once a fragrance oil reaches its flashpoint, it will most likely combust into flames. Overall, both situations are undesirable, so it is best if you try your best to ensure the fragrance oils you use in your candles never reach their flashpoint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to Find the Flashpoint of Your Fragrance Oils<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The most simple and straightforward way to find the flashpoint of the particular fragrance oil you have is to look at the product packaging or its website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On product packaging, it will often look like this on the label: Flash Point: >140\u00b0 F<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe above example shows the fragrance oil\u2019s flashpoint as 140 \u00b0 F, but flashpoints vary between fragrance types, so make sure to check your individual product. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If the flashpoint isn\u2019t explicitly stated on your product\u2019s bottle (this sometimes occurs on smaller bottles of fragrances), check the company\u2019s website or any other packaging that came with your fragrance. Online reviews of your particular fragrance can also be a good indicator of its flashpoint if the company doesn\u2019t disclose the flashpoint on their website or product packaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One thing to NEVER do when trying to find your fragrance oil\u2019s flashpoint is to heat it until it catches fire. Bringing a fragrance oil to its flashpoint can be extremely dangerous, so make sure to research and find your product\u2019s flashpoint before using it to make candles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When you make candles, it is important to know and pay attention to your fragrance oil\u2019s flashpoint, but it isn\u2019t something to stress too much about. If you make sure you know what you\u2019re doing and take all necessary safety precautions, you should have no problems with fragrance flashpoints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you leave here with one simple tip when it comes to avoiding flashpoints, simply let your wax cool down until it\u2019s below your fragrance\u2019s flashpoint and add the correct amount of oil for your candle\u2019s size.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read more:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Best Candle Making Books<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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