Pour Temperatures and Flashpoints

[GinaMarie]

Hello! If a wax has a poor temperature of 190°F, would any fragrance oil that has a flashpoint below 190°F be burned off? Would the finished candle be less fragrant? Or, does that not have any affect on the candle?

[Charo0305]

Hello! As far as i read and hear, flash point has nothing to do with how hot your wax is when you pour to achieve your target HT/ CT. Flash point is the temperature of such chemical where it can cause flame when directly poured or placed in an open flame. Not sure if i explained this right. Hope it helps you a bit.

[Onyx-UK]

A oil with a lower flashpoint may become vapor when mixed with a liquid ( wax ) with a higher flashpoint, it's the vapor that is a fire hazard if it reaches a flame, so yes some fragrance can be lost imo.

[MichaelBarr]

Here are some great videos on this topic:

• Candle Basics 101: What are flash points and what do they mean?
• Paying attention to flashpoints and when not to - flashpoint update
• WHAT ARE FLASHPOINTS ON FRAGRANCE OILS? What Temperature Should You Be Adding Your FO To Your Wax?
• ⚡Fragrance Oil Flashpoint Explained! ? DIY Candle Making, Soap Making ? The Wooden Wick Co.