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Fragrance and color

Fragrance oils, essential oils, flash point, IFRA Standards, and dyes.

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Fragrance oils for candles

Read the SDS first.

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Essential oils in candles

Where they fit.

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Flash point, explained

What the SDS number means.

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IFRA Standards, explained

Ban, restrict, or specify.

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Candle dyes and pigments

Through, or on the outside.

Start with fragrance oils

Read the SDS first.

Read fragrance oils for candles

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