Incense
Safety Guidelines
& Incense Making Instructions
General Safety
Instructions and Notices : Always
use caution when handling (1) products that
ignite, such as incense or candles (possible burn
and/or fire hazard), (2) products that may become
heated during use such as incense burners,
censers, candle holders and oil diffusers (burn,
fire and/or heat damage hazard), (3) small
products such as tumbled stones, incense cones
and incense tiles (possible choking hazard to
children and/or pets)
When
lit, incense is very, very hot, and could cause
severe burn or fire if improperly handled. Never
leave burning incense of any kind unattended.
Never burn incense in the presence of flammable
fumes or in the presence of materials that create
flammable fumes such as gasoline, acetone,
varnish, etc. Never place burning incense where
it may be accessible to children or pets or
moving objects or draperies. (Remember that cats
can climb and that wagging tails or blowing
draperies can knock over incense burners.) ALWAYS
place your incense securely in an appropriate
holder designed specifically for the type of
incense you are burning and place the burner on a
surface that is flame-resistant and
heat-resistant. Do not place burners on plastic
surfaces, painted surfaces or surfaces that have
been varnished, or where they may be knocked
over. Damage or fire may occur if burners are
placed on such surfaces. Some burners can become
very hot during use and could melt surfaces such
as television, stereo or computer casings or
cabinets; do not place burners on such surfaces.
Do not allow embers or sparks from incense to
come into contact with flammable materials such
as hair, skin, fur, draperies, sofas or
carpeting. Do not fall asleep while burning
incense. Be aware that incense creates
smoke and may trigger smoke alarms. Always use
incense in a well-ventilated area away from
draperies. Incense is not edible and incense
sticks and/or cones may represent a choking
hazard; keep all types of incense away from
children and pets. back to top
To light stick incense: When lighting stick
incense, be sure to hold the incense away from
your face and hair—many types of stick
incense will ignite with a tall flame. Be sure
that you are holding the incense over a
flame-proof surface, such as a porcelain sink.
Hold the incense by the bare end and light the
coated end (hold away from face and hair). After
igniting, gently blow out the flame. Be sure that
no embers fall off the incense onto flammable
surfaces or into contact with flammable
materials. Be aware that stick incense creates
ash which may blow onto surfaces outside the
burner. back to top
To extinguish stick
incense: Stick incense may be
extinguished by placing the burning end under
running water, or into clean sand. Be sure that
no burning embers fall from the stick onto
flammable surfaces or materials while
transporting the incense burner or incense to
water or sand. back to top
Fragrance Safety – Fragrances are to
be used externally only—do not drink or rub
on internal body surfaces. Avoid contact with
eyes. Some fragrances may affect painted,
varnished or plastic surfaces--avoid contact with
these surfaces. Do now allow children or pets to
play with these items. back to top
Inhalation notice: Persons with
allergies and/or breathing or lung disorders,
conditions, difficulties or illnesses should
consult their doctor before using any incense or
fragrance product. back to top
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