We’ve all reached for that aerosol spray, plugged in a scented device, or lit a fragrant candle to make our homes smell “clean” and inviting. Air fresheners promise to eliminate odors and create a welcoming atmosphere, but beneath those pleasant aromas lies a complex cocktail of chemicals that can linger in indoor air far longer […]
University of Colorado Team Solves Mystery Of Carcinogenic Mothballs
Chemical compounds in household products like mothballs and air fresheners can cause cancer by blocking the normal process of “cell suicide” in living organisms, according to a new study spearheaded by the University of Colorado at Boulder. Naphthalene in mothballs and para-dichlorobenzene, or PDCB, found in some air fresheners, were shown to block enzymes that […]
Chemical In Many Air Fresheners May Reduce Lung Function
Research shows that a chemical compound found in many air fresheners, toilet bowl cleaners, mothballs and other deodorizing products, may be harmful to the lungs. Human population studies at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), a part of the National Institutes of Health, found that exposure to a volatile organic compound (VOC), called […]
Fragranced Products: Risks For People And Profits?
Over one-third of Americans report health problems — from asthma attacks to migraine headaches — when exposed to common fragranced consumer products such as air fresheners, cleaning supplies, laundry products, scented candles, cologne, and personal care products. The study by a University of Melbourne researcher has found that also found that fragranced products may affect […]