This is what our company says about the difference between the two. This was definately food for thought for me and I am so glad that I only burn Soy.
Paraffin wax is a heavy hydrocarbon that comes from crude oil. Paraffin waxes are produced by refining or separating the waxes out of crude mineral oils. Obtained from the ground, crude oil is a compositionally varied product, consisting of a mixture of hydrocarbons. Another name for crude oil is fossil fuel. Crude oil is transported to refineries where it is refined into finished products by complex processes. One of the many products derived from refining is lubricating oil. It is from the lube oil refining process that petroleum waxes are derived. There are three general categories of petroleum wax that are obtained from lube oil refining. They include paraffin, microcrystalline and petrolatum. Paraffin waxes are derived from the light lubricating oil distillates. Paraffin waxes contain predominantly straight-chain hydrocarbons with an average chain length of 20 to 30 carbon atoms.
Soy wax, on the other hand is made from vegetable matter. Soy wax is a vegetable wax made from the oil of soybeans. After harvesting, the beans are cleaned, cracked, de-hulled, and rolled into flakes. The oil is then extracted from the flakes and hydrogenated. The hydrogenation process converts some of the fatty acids in the oil from unsaturated to saturated. This process dramatically alters the melting point of the oil, making it a solid at room temperature. The leftover bean husks are commonly used as animal feed. The U.S. grows the vast majority of the world's soybeans, primarily in Illinois, Iowa, and Indiana.More Benefits of Soy WaxParaffin Wax CandlesSay NO to paraffin wax candles!
o Paraffin wax is the residue from the refining process of gasoline and motor oil. You are basically burning refined oil in your home!
o Paraffin wax is a petroleum based wax and gives off petrol-carbon soot into the air you breathe.
o Soot from paraffin wax contains 11 known harmful toxins, of which 2 (toluene and benzene) are carcinogenic. Carcinogenic means “cancer causing.”
o The Environmental Protection Agency has validated the possible dangers of breathing paraffin candle soot.
o The National Association of Home Builders has stated that candle soot costs the insurance industry millions of dollars a year.
o Paraffin candles emit high levels of particulate matter, tiny airborne flecks considered to be one of the most harmful forms of air pollution.
o A study by scientists at Maastricht University measured the air quality in churches (which burn a lot of paraffin candles). They found they contained particulate matter at levels up to 20 times higher than what is considered safe to breathe. The levels were similar to those found in the air beside roads driven by 45,000 cars a day! This could be what you are breathing in your home from paraffin candles!
o The United States Environmental Protection Agency released research in 2001 concluding that burning paraffin candles can be a source of particulate matter, and can raise indoor levels above what the EPA recommends as safe. Soy Wax Candles
o Soybean wax seems to be the most promising natural wax available.
o Soy candles are the safest, the cleanest, and the most aromatic candles on the market.
o Soy candles are better for you to burn.
o Easy to work with; clean up with soap and water.
o The production and burning of soy wax candles benefits American agriculture.
o It supports American farmers.
o Uses a resource that creates US jobs.
o Benefits our economy.
o Soybeans are a 100% renewable resource.
o Tap a renewable earth friendly supply, verses depleting a finite resource.o Soy wax is biodegradable.
o Better for the environment and for people and pets to breathe in.
o Soy candles are the clean burning solution to the candle soot problem.
o An air emission study conducted by Iowa State University demonstrates that soy wax does not emit toxic soot.
o Soy candles have up to 98% less soot (black smoke).
o Less soot maintains pure air quality in your home to be breathed in by family members and pets.
o Less soot reduces home maintenance problems associates with soot deposits on ceilings and walls.
o Soy candles burn cooler and longer because they have a low melting point.
o Low melting point means smaller flame required to melt the wax.
o Lasts three to four times longer than paraffin candles.
o Greater sensory experience from increased throw of fragrance.
o The larger the puddle of melted wax in the candle, the more scent it will give off.
o Fragrance radiates further when burning.Are soy candles all natural?
o Soy wax candles are crafted from soybeans. That part of your candle is absolutely all natural.
o Soy wax candles are not "all-natural" when you add dyes and fragrance oils. Once you add those two elements, your candles are no longer natural as they both contain chemicals.
o However, the slight risk of soot or chemical discharge from scented soy candles is by far, a much less risk than that of a paraffin scented candle.
o No candle can be "soot free,” but natural wax candles do have less soot than paraffin.
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