Coghlan's Citronella Tub Candles 6 Pack - Each Candle Burns 4-5 Hours

Coghlans citronella tub candles is made from citronella oil, and is one of the essential oils obtained from different species of cymbopogon. The oil is used extensively as a source of perfumery chemicals such as citronellal, citronella and geranial. These chemicals find extensive use in soap, perfumery, cosmetic and flavoring industries throughout the world. Citronella oil is classified in trade into two types: ceylon citronella oil (obtained from cymbopogon nardus rendell) is the inferior type; java type (obtained from cymbopogon winteriness jowett) is considered superior. As an alternative to deet, citronella oil is the principal ingredient in many products used to repel insects. Each candle burns 4-5 hours. Packaged 6 per pack.