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Citronella candles are almost entirely naturally composed and do nothing to harm the environment. The most worrying part of the citronella candles would be the Aldehydes and Alcohol content, but even these are miniscule in proportion. If they were to pose any sort of threat to the environment you would probably have to burn about 500,000 tonnes of it at once, and then it still would not be as harmful as a four hour aeroplane flight, in terms of burning jet-fuel (kerosene).
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∙ 15y agoDon't know, but it keeps the mosquitos away.
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What is the equation for complete combustion for Citronella Oil?
An oil is not a pure substance, it is a mixture; combustion of organic materials release carbon dioxide and water. If other elements exist in the molecule also other gases are released or a solid residue remain.
Why do trains release smoke?
Steam Trains release steam and coal smoke, because they run on steam generated by heating water with burning coal. Diesel Trains release smoke for the same reasons your car release smoke, it runs on oil.
What are bad things about oil?
Oil is very toxic and can be dangerous but also not able to be renewed
What are the disadvantages for using oil?
Oil is a fossil fuel. It is non-renewable so eventually will run out. Using it releases Greenhouse gases and transportation can easily pollute. It's extraction has a bad effect on the environment, because dredging has to happen to make room for wells and there is a high risk that the well will leak.
What disaster to the environment did the ship Valdez cause?
pollution to the ocean with 260,000 to 750,000 barrels of crude oil
What is the formula of major ingredients for citronella oil?
Citronella oil contains Citronellal (C10H18O), Citronellol and Geraniol.
Is citronella a type of wax?
No, it's a word used for a variety of plants. Citronella candles are candles scented with citronella oil, oil from from plants in the Cymbopogon genus (lemongrass).
Where can one purchase citronella oil?
One can purchase citronella oil in home and garden stores. One could purchase citronella oil in places like Home Depot, Lowes, Walmart, and local garden stores.
How much citronella oil do you add to scent candles?
Two or three drops of citronella oil per candle is all that is needed.
What it is in the citronella oil that can repel mosquito?
The scent of the citronella can repel mosquitoes, depending on concentration. The oil can also be used to smother larvae and eggs.
Can you put citronella oil in paint?
YES
What does citronella do?
== == I had a cricket in my house, and I dropped one drop of citronella essential oil on it. It died within 20 seconds.
How do I dilute citronella oil to spray on skin as insect repellent?
To dilute citronella oil, combine it with a liquid base. Try combining it with witch hazel, olive oil, vodka, or rubbing alcohol.
Is shale oil good for your environment?
It does not matter where oil comes from it is bad for the environment shale oil is just a Les efficient source of oil.
Fragrant oil from lemon grass used in perfume?
citronella
What causes blue smoke to come out of the exhaust?
blue smoke is caused by oil burning in the igntion chamber. oil gets there thru bad oil rings on pistons,or bad valve stem seals in the head,
Where does citronella oil come from?
Citronella oil is derived from the drying of a grassy plant called Cymbopogon Nardus. It is a natural product as opposed to a chemical repellent such as is used in a bug spray repellent.According to the EPA, citronella oil has been used for over 50 years as an insect repellent. It works to repel insects without harming or killing them. Citronella oil repels varies insects such as mosquitoes, black flies, flies and ticks.It has a distinctive odor which makes it difficult for some insects to locate a host.
