Anyone else had problems with a fuel like smell???

We have also had a little trouble with fuel smells. Several resources I've looked at said that the fuel smell likely comes from the use of liquid dyes. Supposedly anything more than 3 drops of liquid dye per 4 lbs of melted wax can contribute to the fuel like smell. We have basically stopped using liquid dyes and really haven't had much complaint about fuel smell since then.
Hope this helps,
Amanda Drew
Alight Soy Candles

Hello Jen,
I had a particular problem with a fragrance that had a fuel smell. It was grapefruit. I could not believe the smell. But it did smell just like fuel when burning. I did not sell any of it and I discontinued producing it. I will try some different fragrance companies after the first of the year when I have more time. I would certainly start by testing your fragrances. Just use your soy wax and the fragrance oil. See how that burns. Then test with some color in it. Sometimes I have noticed that the color, when blended with the fragrance oil, will produce a fuel smell. I use liquid color for some of my candles and dry powder for others. It simply depends on what my end results are upon testing. Blends of different fragrances and colors will certainly have different results. I hope that helped some. Clear as mud, eh?
Take Care,
Carol

Carol & Dan
The Fort Village Chandler's
beth's soy candle co. LLC
bethssoy@ticon.net
Fort Atkinson, WI
920.568.9770

Hi,

I have read where some fruit scents may give off a fuel smell.

I tried to find where I remember reading it but was unable to. If I find it I will let you know.

I am sorry I was not much help.

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