Hello, folks.
I always feel like I'm hitting and running when I post. Truth is I don't post a lot because there are so many people here with better answers than me ;-)
And is is the case with today's question, I'm worried about passing on misinformation.
I thought that flashpoints were the temperature at which a FO/EO would essentially burn off and leave no scent.
Recently, Chefmom corrected me on this in a candle thread.
So my question is are candles and soap different animals or do I not have to worry about the temperature consuming my EO/FO in soap as much as the lye monster?
I don't mind reading up on it if anyone can direct me to a good article or post.
Thanks in advance for your help!
I always feel like I'm hitting and running when I post. Truth is I don't post a lot because there are so many people here with better answers than me ;-)
And is is the case with today's question, I'm worried about passing on misinformation.
I thought that flashpoints were the temperature at which a FO/EO would essentially burn off and leave no scent.
Recently, Chefmom corrected me on this in a candle thread.
Each fragrance has a flash point....yes. This is the point at which the fragrance will ignite...in the air. Only if there is an ignition source. So if a fragrance's flash point is 150* you need to have your kitchen be 150* with an ignition source and an airborne fragrance to have an issue. When you add this fragrance to a wax, it combines with the wax and this changes the flash point.
So my question is are candles and soap different animals or do I not have to worry about the temperature consuming my EO/FO in soap as much as the lye monster?
I don't mind reading up on it if anyone can direct me to a good article or post.
Thanks in advance for your help!