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Why do candles smoke when blown out?
As mentioned earlier, when a candle burns, it's not the wick that burns, but rather the wax of the candle. When you blow out the candle, the heat remains and continues to vaporize the candle wax (only for a few seconds though). This produces a trail of what appears to be candle smoke.
Is smoke from a candle harmful?
A 2009 study by U.S. researchers found that paraffin-based candles release carcinogens and chemicals that could raise the risk of asthma. A longer candle wick will produce more soot and a smoky flame, which releases even more air pollution. So yes, candle smoke is bad for you and your lungs. How do you stop candles from sooting on the ceiling? One of the simiplest ways to keep candles from producing soot is to trim the wicks. I recommend cutting the wicks to 1/4"" for the first lighting. If after a few minutes the flame of the candle looks too big or is bouncing around (while not in a draft) you should cut the wick a little shorter.
Moreover, does black smoke mean carbon monoxide?
The type of fuel and how hot it's burning. In general, a hotter fire will convert more fuel into elemental carbon, which forms into tiny particles that absorb light and appear in the sky as black smoke. The basic by-products of a fire are carbon dioxide and water. Consequently, is white smoke better than black smoke? Generally the darker the smoke, the more volatile the fire is (maybe burning man-made materials). White or Grey smoke can indicate that the fire is slowing down or running out of materials to burn. Regards, James.
Keeping this in consideration, what is the effect of dark smoke?
Overall, the researchers calculated that an increase in black smoke of 10 micrograms per cubic metre of air was associated with a 0.9% increase in all types of mortality and a 3.1% increase in respiratory mortality for the following 30-day period. Is black dust harmful? Inhaling carbon black particles can irritate the lungs and cause coughing. Carbon black can also irritate the eyes, nose and throat. If it stays in the lungs, the condition may lead to bronchitis and eventually to a chronic condition called "obstructive pulmonary disease."
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