Principal
Chemicals Found in Scented Products Are:
1. ACETONE (in:
cologne, dishwashing liquid and detergent, nail enamel remover)
On EPA, RCRA, CERCLA Hazardous Waste lists.
"Inhalation
can cause dryness of the mouth and throat; dizziness, nausea, incoordination,
slurred speech, drowsiness, and, in severe exposures, coma." "Acts primarily
as a central nervous system (CNS) depressant."
2. BENZALDEHYDE (in:
perfume, cologne, hairspray, laundry bleach, deodorants, detergent, vaseline
lotion, shaving cream, shampoo, bar soap, dishwasher detergent)
Narcotic. Sensitizer. "Local anesthetic,
CNS depressant"... "irritation to the mouth, throat,
eyes, skin, lungs, and GI tract, causing nausea and abdominal pain." "May
cause kidney damage." "Do not use with contact lenses."
3. BENZYL ACETATE
(in:
perfume, cologne, shampoo, fabric softener, stickup air freshener, dishwashing
liquid and detergent, soap, hairspray, bleach, after shave, deodorants)
Carcinogenic (linked to pancreatic cancer);
"From
vapors: irritating to eyes and respiratory passages, exciting cough." "In
mice: hyperanemia of the lungs." "Can be absorbed through the
skin causing systemic effects." "Do not flush to sewer."
4. BENZYL ALCOHOL
(in: perfume, cologne, soap, shampoo, nail enamel remover, air freshener,
laundry bleach and detergent, vaseline lotion, deodorants, fabric softener)
"irritating to
the upper respiratory tract" ..."headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness,
drop in blood pressure, CNS depression, and death
in severe cases due to respiratory failure
."
5. CAMPHOR (in:
perfume, shaving cream, nail enamel, fabric softener, dishwasher detergent,
nail color, stickup air freshener)
"local irritant
and CNS stimulant" ..."readily absorbed through body tissues" ..."irritation
of eyes, nose and throat" ..."dizziness, confusion, nausea, twitching muscles
and convulsions"
"Avoid inhalation of vapors."
6. ETHANOL (in:
perfume, hairspray, shampoo, fabric softener, dishwashing liquid and detergent,
laundry detergent, shaving cream, soap, vaseline lotion, air fresheners,
nail color and remover, paint and varnish remover)
On EPA Hazardous Waste list; symptoms:
"...fatigue;
irritating to eyes and upper respiratory tract even in low concentrations..."
"Inhalation of ethanol vapors can have effects similar to those characteristic
of ingestion. These include an initial stimulatory effect followed by drowsiness,
impaired vision, ataxia, stupor..." Causes CNS disorder.
7. ETHYL ACETATE (in:
after shave, cologne, perfume, shampoo, nail color, nail enamel remover,
fabric softener, dishwashing liquid)
Narcotic. On EPA Hazardous Waste list;
"...irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract"
..."may cause headache and narcosis (stupor)" ..."defatting effect on skin
and may cause drying and cracking" ..."may cause anemia with leukocytosis
and
damage
to liver and kidneys
"Wash thoroughly after handling."
8. LIMONENE (in:
perfume, cologne, disinfectant spray, bar soap, shaving cream, deodorants,
nail color and remover, fabric softener, dishwashing liquid, air fresheners,
after shave, bleach, paint and varnish remover)
Carcinogenic. "Prevent its contact with
skin or eyes because it is an irritant and sensitizer
(damaging to the immune system).
"
"Always wash thoroughly after using this material and before eating, drinking,
...applying cosmetics. Do not inhale limonene vapor."
9. LINALOOL (in:
perfume, cologne, bar soap, shampoo, hand lotion, nail enamel remover,
hairspray, laundry detergent, dishwashing liquid, vaseline lotion, air
fresheners, bleach powder, fabric softener, shaving cream, after shave,
solid deodorant)
Narcotic. ..."respiratory
disturbances" ... "Attracts bees." "In animal tests: ataxic gait, reduced
spontaneous motor activity and depression ... development of respiratory
disturbances leading to death." ..."depressed
frog-heart activity." Causes CNS disorder.
10. METHYLENE CHLORIDE
(in: shampoo, cologne, paint and varnish remover)
Banned by the FDA in 1988! No enforcement
possible due to trade secret laws protecting chemical fragrance industry.
On EPA, RCRA, CERCLA Hazardous Waste lists. "Carcinogenic" ..."
Absorbed,
stored in body fat, it metabolizes to carbon monoxide, reducing oxygen-carrying
capacity of the blood.""Headache,
giddiness, stupor, irritability, fatigue, tingling in the limbs." Causes
CNS disorder.
11. a-PINENE (in:
bar and liquid soap, cologne, perfume, shaving cream, deodorants, dishwashing
liquid, air freshener)
Sensitizer (damaging
to the immune system).
12. g-TERPINENE
(in: cologne, perfume, soap, shaving cream, deodorant, air freshener)
"Causes asthma
and CNS disorders."
13. a-TERPINEOL (in:
perfume, cologne, laundry detergent, bleach powder, laundry bleach, fabric
softener, stickup air freshener, vaseline lotion, cologne, soap, hairspray,
after shave, roll-on deodorant)
U>."highly irritating
to mucous membranes"... "Aspiration into the lungs can produce pneumonitis
or even
fatal edemaCan also cause "excitement,
ataxia (loss of muscular coordination), hypothermia, CNS and respiratory
depression, and headache." "
Prevent
repeated or prolonged skin contact.
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