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| Ingredient | Risk Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Dyes | Caution | Synthetic colorants; budget formulation with no transparency |
| Cotton-Zinc Core Wick | Caution | Zinc-core wicks release trace metal particulates; common in budget candles |
| Paraffin Wax | Avoid | Cheap petroleum-derived wax; produces significant soot and releases benzene, toluene during burning |
| Synthetic Fragrance | Avoid | Low-cost synthetic fragrance with no ingredient disclosure; high risk of phthalates and undisclosed VOCs |