Tenderfuel vs bio-ethanol: de verschillen helder uitgelegd - Tenderflame
10/04/2026

Fire without risk. Design without odor.

True tranquility in an interior comes from complete control. While traditional fuels like bioethanol often demand extra vigilance and compromises on comfort, Tenderflame is designed as a safe and odorless system. The difference isn't in the flame, but in the science behind the combustion.

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The risk of unstable vapors

Bioethanol is an alcohol-based fuel with a critically low flash point (around 13°C). This means that the liquid continuously releases flammable vapors at room temperature.

  • Unpredictability: Vapors above an open reservoir can unexpectedly ignite, especially when refilling a still-warm fireplace.
  • Free combustion: The flame burns uncontrollably directly from the liquid reservoir.
  • Odor nuisance: The pungent, chemical alcohol odor is a result of this incomplete and unregulated evaporation.

Tenderfuel: Designed for total control

Tenderflame eliminates this uncertainty through a fundamentally different approach to engineering.

  • Flash point above 100°C: Tenderfuel is completely harmless and non-flammable at room temperature.
  • Patented SteelWick: The liquid only burns in combination with our stainless steel wick. No free combustion occurs from the reservoir.
  • Safe refilling: It is the only technology that allows safe refilling while the flame is burning.

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An odorless climate

Luxury is invisible and odorless. Where bioethanol fills a room with a sharp odor that disrupts the ambiance, Tenderfuel's combustion is much cleaner and more pleasant. This is because the interaction between the SteelWick and the fuel ensures combustion so efficient that no unburned particles or vapors are left behind.

Safety by engineering, not by distance

At Tenderflame, safety is not an extra instruction, but an inherent part of the product design.

  • No spill hazard: Should a fireplace tip over, the liquid will not spontaneously ignite because the temperature outside the wick immediately drops below the critical point.
  • Peace of mind: You don't have to distrust the flame. The technology regulates the intensity, so you can focus on what's truly important: the moment.

FAQ

Why is Tenderfuel safer than bioethanol? Tenderfuel has a flash point above 100°C, while bioethanol releases flammable vapors at just 13°C. This makes Tenderflame fundamentally safer to use and when refilling.

Does a Tenderflame fireplace smell? No, the combustion via the patented SteelWick is completely odorless. Unlike bioethanol, no chemical vapors are released into the room.

Can I use Tenderfuel in a bioethanol fireplace? No, Tenderfuel only works in combination with Tenderflame's patented stainless steel SteelWick.

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