Used Cooking Oil as Candle

Used grooming Oil as an additive Component of Candle Abstract The study aims to produce a low-priced, high-quality compact disc by using used readying anele as a major component. The following candle compositions were used 100 portion alkane series oil wax 90 percent paraffin and 10 percent oil 80 percent paraffin and 20 percent oil 70 percent paraffin and 30 percent oil 60 percent paraffin and 40 percent oil 50 percent paraffin and 50 percent oil. The firmness, texture, and light intensity of the candles were tested and comp ared.Results of the tests showed that the candle do from 100 percent paraffin wax had the last melting rate, lowest fare of melted candle, and a light intensity of 100 candelas (cd). The 9010 preparation had the next lowest melting rate and amount of melted candle. The other preparations ranked according to the proportion of used cooking oil in the candle, with the 5050 preparation performing to the lowest degree comparably with the 100 percent para ffin wax candle. IntroductionToday, candles are made not only for lighting purposes but for many other uses such as home decor, novelty collections, as fixtures for big occasion (weddings, baptismals, etc. ), and as scented varieties for aromatherapy. Candles are made from different types of waxes and oils. Cooking oil is a major kitchen item in Filipino households. It is overly used substantially in fast- aliment outlets, where it is used in different stages of food preparations. Ordinarily, used cooking oil is discarded. This waste oil pollutes and clogs canals and sewerage systems