why do coloured dye candles burn faster then white candles

Question

why do coloured dye candles ( such as red, brown, maroun ) burn faster then white candles. What is the scientific explanation.

Answer 1

In general white and colored candles burn at the same rate. In fact some dyes make a candle burn hotter, therefore faster. See:

http://candles.lovetoknow.com/Do_White_Candles_Burn_Faster_than_Colored_Candles