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I heard that gel candles are more dangerous than regular wax
candles.
I counted all 82 candle recalls on the Consumer Protection
Agency website, but of those, only 5 were for gel candles. Gel
candles do burn hotter than wax candles, so great care must be
taken by the candle maker to insure that the glassware used to
contain the gel be of sufficient strength so as not to explode
when the candle is burned. Gel candles also burn 2-3 times
longer, so the glassware can be exposed to greater heat for
longer periods. It is important that the consumer purchase gel
candles from a reputable retailer, who appreciates these issues
with the glassware. Be sure to follow the instructions that are
included with every candle and that you purchase them from
reputable candle makers. Gel candles are 95% common food grade
mineral oil and 5% resin.
Gel candles cost more than wax.
Sometimes gel candles may be higher in price, but keep in mind
that these candles burn 2-3 times longer than wax so you are
getting quite a good deal. Plus, the unique designs that can be
made with the various embeds makes gel candles quite special.
I have heard news reports that say gel candles are using lead
wicks.
I make gel candles and would have no idea where to even purchase
lead wicks. All of our candles use a zinc or tin wick and that
goes for both gel & wax candles. I heard that some foreign
countries use lead wicks, but I can't confirm this.
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