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We have a membership of more than 100 candle manufacturers and suppliers from across the country. Learn more about NCA members, their products and expertise by searching our member directo...
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Candle Science - National Candle Association
There’s a lot of chemistry and physics behind the beauty and light of a candle flame. In fact, scientists have been fascinated by candles for hundreds of years. In 1860, Michael Faraday gave his now-f...
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Elements of a Candle: Wax - National Candle Association
Over the centuries, candle waxes have been developed from a variety of fats, oils and waxy-like substances derived from animals, insects, plants and rocks. Scientists consider “wax” to be a generic te...
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Resources - National Candle Association
RESOURCES About Candles Fire Safety IndustryStandards As part of its commitment to product quality, safety, and corporate resonsibility, the National Candle Association has played a leading role in th...
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Elements of a Candle: Colorants - National Candle Association
Candles are available in a seemingly endless palette of colors, from luminescent shades of ivory and pastels to deep rich jewel tones, metallics and chromatic layers. In addition, candle manufacturers...
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Research Studies - National Candle Association
Research Studies 2022 – NCA’s Report on Botanical Candles 2021 Comprehensive Candle Safety Study 2021 – Measurement and evaluation of gaseous and particulate emissions from burning scented and unscent...