Hidden Hazards in Air Fresheners

 

Important Video - PLEASE Watch

 

 

 

http://www.nrdc.org/health/home/airfresheners/fairfresheners.pdf

"Air fresheners have become a staple in many American homes and offices, marketed with the promise of creating a clean, healthy, and sweet-smelling indoor atmosphere. But many of these products contain phthalates
 

(pronounced

thal-ates)—hazardous chemicals known to cause hormonal abnormalities, birth defects, and reproductive problems.

NRDC’s independent testing of 14 common air fresheners, none of which listed phthalates as an ingredient, uncovered these chemicals in 86 percent (12 of 14) of the products tested, including those advertised as “allnatural” or “unscented.”

 "Until consumers are given the information they need to make informed decisions about whether to use these products, it is best to avoid using air fresheners—especially in places where there are children or pregnant women."

 

 

Phthalates: Health Hazards in Many Forms

"Phthalates are used in many common consumer products—to soften plastics in children’s toys, as sealants and adhesives in nail polish, and in perfumes and air fresheners."

 

"When people use air fresheners, the phthalates are released into the air where they may be inhaled or may land on the skin and be absorbed. Once these chemicals enter the bloodstream, they can alter hormone levels and cause other health problems."

 

 

Phthalates: Health Hazards in Many Forms

 

"Phthalates are used in many common consumer products—to soften plastics in children’s toys, as sealants and adhesives in nail polish, and in perfumes and air fresheners. When people use air fresheners, the phthalates are released into the air where they may be inhaled or may land on the skin and be absorbed. Once these chemicals enter the bloodstream, they can alter hormone levels and cause other health problems."

 

"Phthalate exposure in indoor environments has also been associated with allergic symptoms and asthma."

 

 Protect Your Family from the Hidden Hazards in Air Fresheners

 

If you decide to use an air freshener, however, careful selection may reduce phthalate exposures to you and your family. The table shows which brands we tested contained phthalates.

 

* Air Wick Scented Oil - Contained moderate level of phthalates (between 1 and 10 ppm of total phthalates)

 

* Citrus Magic -  Contained trace level of phthalates (less than 1 ppm of total phthalates)

 

* Febreze Air Effects Air Refresher - Contained NO phthalates

 

* Febreze NOTICEables Scented Oil -  Contained moderate level of phthalates (between 1 and 10 ppm of total phthalates)

 

* Glade Air Infusions - Contained moderate level of phthalates (between 1 and 10 ppm of total phthalates)

 

* Glade PlugIn Scented Oil - Contained moderate level of phthalates (between 1 and 10 ppm of total phthalates)

 * Lysol Brand II Disinfectant - Contained trace level of phthalates (less than 1 ppm of total phthalates)

 * Oust Air Sanitizer Spray - Contained moderate level of phthalates (between 1 and 10 ppm of total phthalates)

 * Oust Fan Liquid Refills - Contained trace level of phthalates (less than 1 ppm of total phthalates)

* Ozium Glycol-ized Air Sanitizer - Contained HIGH level of phthalates (more than 10 ppm of total phthalates)

* Renuzit Subtle Effects - Contained NO phthalates

 

 * Walgreens Air Freshener Spray - Contained HIGH level of phthalates (more than 10 ppm of total phthalates)
 

* Walgreens Scented Bouquet Air Freshener - Contained HIGH level of phthalates (more than 10 ppm of total phthalates)

 * Walgreens Solid Air Freshener - Contained HIGH level of phthalates (more than 10 ppm of total phthalates)

 

You cannot look on the ingredients list and find out if there are phthalates, they are not required to list this on any product at this time.


Here are some wonderful Bath & Beauty products that are Handcrafted and can be found at Etsy that are Phthalates FREE.

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Here is a wonderful Etsy shop, greenbubbleshome, that is Phthalates Free!

   * Room & Linen Sprays

        ** Wonderful Holiday Scent:  Gingerbread

 

Have a Wonderful and Healthy Day!

 

Cheers,

~ Dana Marie

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