Nearly all highly concentrated essential oils are flammable, so we suggest using them safely and keeping them away from flames and sparks. When you aren’t using your essential oils, keep them stored and sealed in their original bottle and be careful of any leaks or spills.
The low flash point of essential oil makes them highly flammable. Essential oil with a low flash point such as our Orange, Grapefruit, Peppermint and Chamomile essential oils are likely to catch fire next to a naked flame.
My Tips on Storing your Essential Oil Safely
Keep your Essential Oil in its Original Glass Bottle
At home, we take a number of measures helping to minimise any potential fire hazards. The first tip to ensure your essential oil avoids contact with an open flame is to keep it stored in its original dark glass bottle. With essential oils having many uses they can easily be left lying around the house, our dark glass bottles reduce the fire risk of oxidation.
Ensure the Cap of your Essential Oil Stays On!
Keeping the cap of your essential oil on not only reduces the chance of spills but avoids exposure to the natural sunlight which can lead to oxidation. Our solid screw cap lids are durable and avoid breaking down your essential oil.
Store your Essential Oil Away From Natural Sunlight
Storing your essential oil away from the sunlight and in a cool environment will avoid it oxidising and solidifying. I would recommend storing your essential oil at room temperature in drawers, shelves, or storage cabinets throughout your home.
What is the Most Flammable Essential Oil?
All essential oils are at risk of oxidising but there are a few essential oils with lower flash points than others. The most flammable essential oils that I would recommend you make sure you handle carefully are:
Top Tip:
Just because essential oils are flammable it does not stop you from using them on your skin, clothes, work surfaces and even your four-legged friend! Essential oils are extremely safe to apply to your skin and have helped me in many fantastic ways!
To find out more regarding the wonderful benefits and uses of essential oils check out our guide here on essential oils for hair growth.
Don’t be Afraid!
Although essential oils are flammable, it’s important to not be afraid and let it stop you from reaping the amazing benefits that they come with! All of our essential oils at The Botanist Kitchen are stored safely in dark glass bottles and tight caps to ensure they are not a risk.
Many users including myself use essential oils on a daily basis for many different reasons, when handling your essential oil safely you can begin to receive the many unlocked benefits!
