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| Ingredient | Risk Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Dyes | Caution | Synthetic colorants that can release additional volatile compounds when burned |
| Cotton Wick with Paper Core | Low Risk | Lead-free wick; Yankee Candle eliminated lead wicks |
| Paraffin Wax | Avoid | Petroleum-derived wax; combustion releases toluene, benzene, and other volatile organic compounds; linked to indoor air quality concerns |
| Synthetic Fragrance | Avoid | Complex synthetic fragrance blend; undisclosed chemical composition; may contain phthalates and other endocrine-disrupting compounds |