Flashpoints

A fragrance oil’s flashpoint is the temperature at which its vapors can ignite when exposed to an open flame. This does not mean the fragrance will catch fire during normal heating, nor does it mean the scent will burn off when used in products like candles or cold/hot process soap.

Flashpoints mainly matter for shipping and compatibility. Oils with a flashpoint of 141°F or below cannot be shipped by air, which is important if you need rush delivery.

For candle makers, especially those working with gel wax, flashpoint is also a key guideline—gel wax is only compatible with fragrance oils that have a flashpoint of 170°F or higher.

 Keeping these numbers in mind helps ensure safe shipping and proper performance in gel candles.