Indoor Air Quality Concerns
Research from and collaborators has found that scented wax melts can create indoor air pollution levels comparable to diesel engines and gas stoves by emitting nanoparticles when terpenes react with ozone.
These nanoparticles, small enough to penetrate deep into the lungs, raise concerns about potential health impacts, although the specific effects are not yet fully understood.
Call for Further Research and Action
The study, conducted in a controlled "tiny house lab," emphasizes the need for further research into the toxicological properties of indoor nanoparticles and their health implications.
Researchers advocate for considering indoor air pollution in building design and HVAC system operation to mitigate exposure to harmful nanoparticles.