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Can formaldehyde be formed by having lit candles at home?

Formaldehyde is a substance found in most indoor environments, but at low levels. Formaldehyde can be formed by lit candles and when substances like limonene react with ozone in the air. The formaldehyde levels emitted from candles in IKEA's range are below the permissible limit set by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Formaldehyde is a common substance in indoor environments, but it usually occurs at low levels. One of the sources of formaldehyde in the home can be lit candles. When candles burn, especially those containing fragrance substances like limonene, formaldehyde can be formed through a reaction with ozone in the air.

However, it is important to note that the formaldehyde levels emitted from candles in IKEA's range are below the limits established by the World Health Organization (WHO). According to WHO, these levels are safe and do not pose any health risk with normal use.

WHO has extensive guidelines and fact sheets on formaldehyde. These guidelines include information on occurrence, health effects, and safety limits for formaldehyde in various environments.

 

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