Are Lava Lamps Harmful?
The lava lamp came around in the early 1960s as the invention of a British man named Craven Walker. Today, lava lamps come in a variety of colors, sizes and shapes, but improper use of the lamp can cause harm. Does this Spark an idea?
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Identification
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A lava lamp uses a glass vessel that contains oil and a special wax formula that sits atop a light. When turned on, the light heats up the wax formulate which then moves up and down in large or small portions as it heats up, cools down, and repeats.
Internal Components
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The liquids used inside the lava lamp are non-toxic and therefore are not harmful if ingested by a child or adult, according to the Law Offices of Habush, Habush & Rottier, S.C.
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External Hazards
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Though the internal liquids are generally safe, the lamp itself may heat up and cause burns when handled. The lamp and the globe itself can both cause fires if paper or other flammable objects are allowed to touch the surface for any extended time.
Improper Use
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Improper use of a lava lamp can also cause harm. For example, setting the globe of the lamp on a stove and heating it can cause the globe to explode, which can result in serious injury or death.
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