Shiki Incense Safety Precautions

• Lighting the Incense:

• Light only one end of the incense and gently blow out the flame for smoldering.

 

• Burner and Holder Safety:

• Always place the burning incense securely in or onto an appropriate heat-resistant and non-flammable burner or holder with an ash catcher.
• Use holders or burners designed specifically to safely hold burning incense.
• When using a simple holder, use a ceramic dish or plate under it to catch the ash produced.
• Ensure that the ash is contained by the burner/holder plate, as it can be hot enough to discolor furniture or create a risk of fire.

 

• Ash Management:

• Because ash falling outside of the burner could be hot enough to cause a hazard, make sure all incense ash falls on a fireproof surface.

 

• Safety Around Children and Pets:

• Keep both unlit and burning incense out of reach of children, pets, and any other innocent curiosity.

 

• Storage Conditions:

• Avoid storing the incense under high temperature, high humidity, or direct sunlight.

 

• Never Leave Unattended:

• Take proper fire safety precautions and never leave burning incense unattended.
• Burning incense is a fire hazard and should be regularly monitored.
• Lighting incense and then going to sleep is dangerous and should be avoided.

 

• Awareness of Burning Incense:

• Always be aware that burning incense and incense ash are fire hazards.
• Be careful not to touch the lit end, as it can cause burns and be quite painful.
• Do not touch burning incense to prevent fire, burns, and damage to surroundings.

 

• Proper Placement:

• Keep lit incense away from places where a breeze might blow a curtain into contact with it or knock over a lit stick.
• Ensure that the incense burner/holder is placed on a stable surface out of the flow of traffic and away from flammable objects.

 

• Ventilation:

• Burn incense in spaces that are well ventilated.
• Always ensure you have a source of fresh air when burning incense, such as a window kept partially open.

 

• Smoke Awareness:

• Incense smoke is not the incense fragrance.
• Never place incense in close proximity to yourself.
• Smoke is a byproduct of burning incense that is not healthy to inhale.
• The fragrance from incense is produced just below the smoldering tip when the aromatic incense ingredients are heated, not from the smoke created from the smoldering tip burning these ingredients.

 

• Consult Medical Professional:

• Speak with your medical professional prior to using incense if you have underlying health conditions that may be affected.
• Incense produces smoke, even reduced smoke varieties, that may impact breathing issues or produce allergic reactions.
• Incense is to be enjoyed for its fragrance and is not intended as a medical remedy.

 

These safety precautions will help ensure that your customers can enjoy Shiki incense safely while appreciating its fragrance and cultural significance.