Synthetic dyes in almost all candles, what are they and how are they made?
I really didn't know, I don't use dyes. So, my quest for information was
on. I found out most dyes use aniline, what's that? First place
dictionary, I used World English Dictionary - Definition of Aniline:
"Also called: phenylamine a colorless oily pungent poisonous liquid
used in the manufacture of dyes, plastics, pharmaceuticals, and
explosives. Formula: C 6H5NH2" I tried Wikipedia but that
was like chemistry 101 for me. I then looked up Encyclopedia Britannica,
this is what was written" aniline, an organic base used to make dyes,
drugs, explosives, plastics, and photographic and rubber chemicals.
Aniline was first obtained in 1826 by the destructive distillation of
indigo. Its name is taken from the specific name of the indigo-yielding
plant Indigofera anil (Indigofera suffruticosa); its chemical formula is
C6H5NH2.
Aniline is prepared commercially by the catalytic hydrogenation of
nitro-benzene or by the action of ammonia on chlorobenzene. The
reduction of nitro-benzene can also be carried out with iron borings in
aqueous acid." Aniline is used to make dyes but to make it simple, it's a water down
version, supposedly not as toxic. There are other additives (chemicals)
like toluidine that are not so good for you either. Then there are
Trade Secrets again, not going to find out exactly how their made, we
just have to believe they are safe.Synthetic dyes are in a lot of
products, from pharmaceuticals to almost everything. As for me, I think
I'll just enjoy what ever color nature can give me. If it doesn't have
a pretty color I'll use my imagination.
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