Media contributions
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Title Sweet smell of success: why luxury candles are better Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet The Telegraph Media type Print Duration/Length/Size 1 page Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 29/11/24 Description Cheaper offerings may look as classy and be as fragrant, but they can also harm your health.
Print article in the Telegraph quoting Prof. Pfrang as follows: "Christian Pfrang, professor of atmospheric science at the University of Birmingham, warns that burning paraffin candles "generates air pollutants including nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter [tiny particles so small that you could fit a thousand of them across a single human hair, which can get into the bloodstream and even the brain], and a wide range of volatile organic compounds (VOCs)". [...] "As scary as this all sounds, Pfrang says there's no need to throw away every candle made from paraffin. "Using a scented candle in a well-ventilated home for a couple of hours a week is very unlikely to lead to any issues for a healthy individual," he says" [...]Producer/Author Polly Dunbar Persons Christian Pfrang Title Is a £50 candle worth it? How luxury brands compare to Aldi’s £3.49 version Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet The Telegraph Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 28/11/24 Description The ingredients, type of wick and fragrance all make a difference – here’s what you need to know Producer/Author Polly Dunbar Persons Christian Pfrang
Keywords
- indoor air quality
- indoor air pollution
- scented candles
- NO2
- VOCs
- ventilation