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This article should answer your question, which is basically "yes," paraffin wax fumes are toxic.

http://www.epicureantable.com/articles/acandles.htm

I would not say they are toxic, according to OSHA. They release some carcinogens, but basically anything burning does. Anything that burns releases carcinogens! Stop freaking out about it! Having carcinogens is not the same as being toxic!

http://www.osha.gov/dts/sltc/methods/partial/pv2047/2047.html

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Actually, burning paraffin is quite harmful. It releases the same toxins into the air as burning diesel fuel. It can cause lung irritation and damage in the long term.

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