Fragrances in Cosmetics | FDA
Phthalates are a group of chemicals used in hundreds of products. The phthalate commonly used in fragrance products is diethyl phthalate, or DEP. DEP does not pose known risks for human...
Learn about Phthalates & DEP in Fragrance Oils - Candle Making
"Phthalates" is a broad term that refers to a wide variety of compounds of differing chemical structure. Safety concerns have been raised about Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) and Diethyl Hexyl Phthalate (DEHP). We can assure you none of our fragrance oils contain these phthalates.
Learn about Phthalates & DEP in Fragrance Oils - Candle Making
In the last few years the use of phthalates in fragrance oils and cosmetics has gained a lot of attention. There are some phthalates that are considered harmful and others that are not. Here you can read about these "good" and "bad" phthalates.
Choosing Candle Fragrance Oils - Read about DEP & Phthalates
Learn about Fragrance Oils for Candle Making FRAGRANCE OILS/CANDLE SCENTS In this section, you can read more details about our collection of nearly 400 fragrance oils. THE USE OF PHTHALATES & DEP Want to know more about phthalates and DEP in our fragrance oils? Check out this article to educate yourself on this important subject.
What Are Phthalates and Why Are They Harmful - Aware Candle Co
All of the fragrance oils used for our scents are 100% phthalate-free. Not only that, but our scents are free from all carcinogens, toxins and other hazardous chemicals that are common in other fragrances and candles. That’s because at Aware Candle Co. we want you to enjoy your favorite scents without the unnecessary stress of worrying about
- Why are phthalates added to fragrance oils?
- They’re added to fragrance oils for a few reasons. Certain aroma chemicals come in powder form, so a phthalate like diethylphthalate (DEP) is used to convert them into a liquid. That helps the fragrance blend better and burn more easily in candles. DEP is also a fixative, which makes scent last longer in perfume, soap, and lotion.
- What phthalates are used in candle and soap making?
- As candle and soap makers, we are primarily concerned with the phthalates that are used in cosmetic applications: dibutyl phthalate (DBP), dimethyl phthalate (DMP), and diethyl phthalate (DEP). This is an important distinction because of the three, only DEP is still commonly used in fragrance.
- Is candlescience phthalate-free?
- Nevertheless, CandleScience has worked on completely eliminating Phthalates from any of our products. As of July 23, 2019, all CandleScience fragrances are Phthalate-free and there will be no new fragrances added to our product line containing Phthalates.
- What are phthalates and which fragrances have them?
- Phthalates, or phthalate esters, are esters of Phthalic acid. They are used to dissolve raw materials when making fragrance oils. They have been used for many decades in a myriad of pharmaceuticals, household, and industrial products.
- Are phthalates in candles safe?
- It is not clear whether the levels that people encounter cause adverse effects, but it is clear to us that products would be better if they didn’t pose any such risks. While both the U.S. and Europe have imposed laws against Phthalates in children’s toys, (since they are put in the mouth) there are no rules against Phthalates in candles.
- What are phthalate esters?
- Phthalates, or phthalate esters, are esters of Phthalic acid. They are used to dissolve raw materials when making fragrance oils. They have been used for many decades in a myriad of pharmaceuticals, household, and industrial products. Recently, there have been concerns that high levels of Phthalates can cause a host of health issues.
