DEP Oil Substitute for Incense Stick Applications

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The discussion centers on finding a phthalate-free substitute for DEP oil in agarbatti or incense stick manufacturing due to health concerns associated with phthalates. Participants highlight that phthalates have only been in widespread use for about a century, while traditional incense has been made for centuries. This raises the question of historical alternatives. Triacetin and dipropylene glycol are suggested as potential substitutes, indicating that these substances may have been used prior to the introduction of phthalates in incense production. The focus remains on identifying safe, effective alternatives to ensure consumer health and safety.
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phthalate-free substitute for DEP oil for agarbatti/incense stick manufacturing?
What is a phthalate-free substitute for DEP oil for agarbatti/incense stick manufacturing?
As phthalate is harmful to humans and Incense stick smoke is around us regularly to avoid such dangerous problem we are looking for Phthalate free for DEP Oil.
 
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I don’t have an answer for you, but phthalates have only been manufactured at scale for the last 100 years or so. Agarbatti has been made for centuries. What did people use before they had phthalates?
 
Triacetin or dipropylene glycol.
 

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