Do candles, air fresheners cause cancer?
May 19, 2026
May 19, 2026
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- The Prevent Cancer Foundation issued the following news:
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Do candles, air fresheners cause cancer?
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Key takeaways:
* Burning candles releases toluene, which can cause mild irritation symptoms when exposed to in poorly ventilated areas, and benzene, which can increase cancer risk when exposed to directly and frequently.
* Air fresheners emit formaldehyde and acetaldehyde, which . . .
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Do candles, air fresheners cause cancer?
*
Key takeaways:
* Burning candles releases toluene, which can cause mild irritation symptoms when exposed to in poorly ventilated areas, and benzene, which can increase cancer risk when exposed to directly and frequently.
* Air fresheners emit formaldehyde and acetaldehyde, which . . .