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| Why Soy Candles? Longer Lasting, Cleaner Burning, More Scent
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| Soy Candle Facts |
| Less Soot
- Less Smoke |
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Soy candles are all-natural and burn much cleaner. Increased indoor air quality over normal paraffin based candles.
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| Longer Burning |
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Soy candles burn 10 -
40% longer than paraffin candles. |
| Environmentally Friendly |
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Wax contains natural ingredients. Since soy candles are made from soybeans it is made from a renewable resource. |
| Support American Farmers |
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Soy candles help support American farmers by using soybeans - a renewable and sustainable resource |
| Accurate Scent Throw |
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The clean burning qualities of soy allow for a more accurate scent when burning. What you smell when you open the jar is what you smell when it is burning. |
| Easy Clean Up |
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Soy wax can be cleaned up using only soap and water. |
| Improved Air Quality |
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Soy candles burn cleaner and does not contain toxins or carcinogens. Paraffin, which emits 11 know toxins in which 2 are know carcinogens |
| Contributes to reduction of dependency on crude oil |
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Not derived from oil refining.
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Questions & Answers About Soy Candles
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Q: What is paraffin wax?
A: Paraffin wax is the by-product of petroleum.
Q: Why should I be concerned about paraffin wax candles?
A: Paraffin wax candles can fill the air with petro-soot (cancer causing agents), not to mention carcinogens.
Q: How do I know if the candle I burn is paraffin?
A: Look on the label... if it doesn't say "Soy Wax", it's probably made from paraffin.
Q: What should I know about soy wax?
A: Soy wax is toxin-free, so our candles won't give off the fumes and soot paraffin candles do. Soy wax burns slower to offer a longer lasting candle. Plus, soy wax is easy to clean up... just use soap and water.
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| More
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Paraffin wax, the standard for the candle industry for over 100 years, has recently been discovered to be a health and environmental concern. Paraffin wax emits 11 known toxins while burning, two of which are known carcinogens (toulene and benzene).
Testing done by the EPA found that burning some paraffin candles exceeds the outdoor air quality regulations, and does not comply with anticipated indoor air quality criteria. Further, respiratory illness has been found to a side effect, especially for those suffering from asthma.
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| Helpful Candle Links |
| The links below are to other sources of information that we found to be useful in our research. One interesting fact is that after being made for 100 years from paraffin, crayons are now also being made from soy wax. While more studies have been done on the ingestion of paraffin, studies on the effects of inhalation of paraffin fumes are on the rise.
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| About
Our Wax
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We use good,
old-fashioned, earth grown soybeans and enhance their oil with the
finest carefully selected botanical oils to create our environmentally
friendly soy waxes. All
our soy waxes are guaranteed to contain NO petroleum, paraffin
or beeswax products whatsoever. We
also guarantee that all our soy
waxes are 100% vegetable.
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Made
with pure, 100% natural soybeans
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Longer,
cooler and cleaner burning without soot buildup
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Made
in the USA with domestically grown crops
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Renewable
sustainable resources
requiring plant growth
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Biodegradable
and free from pesticides and herbicides
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Made
containing NO Genetically Modified Material
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Clean
up with soap and warm water eliminating solvents
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Manufactured
meeting FDA and Kosher standards
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Very
stable allowing for long shelf life
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Made
with pure, 100% natural soybeans
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Longer,
cooler and cleaner burning without soot buildup
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Create
a new market place for increased sales
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Are
consistent reliable sources of high quality
natural wax
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Require
no additives, just add color and fragrance
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Have
excellent scent throw with fragrances and essential oils
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Are
one-pour - Your lat burn will smell as great as your
first!
Our
waxes are created with pure, 100% natural soybeans.
Some of our waxes are then enhanced with carefully selected
botanical oils. Our waxes
are non-petroleum renewable resources, promoting the growth and care
of our environment while burning crisp and clean with a gentle natural
glow. Enjoy the coziness of biodegradable Soy Candles while doing
something good for yourself and the environment.
Our
philosophy at Wabash Valley Farms is: Caring for Our Environment. While we must use natural resources, we strive to be
respectful and appreciative for what the Earth s bounty.
Our ingredients are grown from rich fertile soils and turned
into biodegradable Soy Wax, providing a renewable, sustainable wax
that encourages growth without depletion.
We
focus on using domestically grown crops, starting with soybeans from
which the oil is separated. That crude oil is purified to give
pristine soybean oil, which then goes through a process called
hydrogenation turning it into a solid. All our waxes are made from
soybeans with exacting consistency from batch to batch. Unlike
other vegetable or soy waxes on the market our waxes are 100%
vegetable, guaranteed! There are no beeswax or petroleum products
hidden in it. Depending on the blend we then add the finest
botanical oils available to give our waxes their unparalleled
characteristics and performances. These ingredients are processed
under close supervision with careful regard for secrecy. Only a select
few people know the actual ingredients and how our wax is made after
it is hydrogenated. Every ingredient has met with the approval of
the United States Food and Drug Administration and Kosher
Certification criteria. Our
soy waxes are FREE from pesticides, herbicides and Genetically
Modified Material. Every
pound of our wax is analyzed in a state of the art laboratory to
assure its quality. Only after receiving a Certificate of Analysis
guaranteeing our high standards does any wax leave the plant.
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