Thursday 26 March 2015

Science & Tech - Household Chemical Research

Air Freshner -

1. Glade
Febreze
2. The active ingredient in Febreze is hydroxypropyl beta-cyclodextrin (HPβCD). 

3. BHT - Known as a neurotoxin, endocrine disruptor, immunotoxicity, non-reproductive organ system toxicity, skin eye and lung irritator 
Acetaldehyde - Known to cause cancer, toxic to reproduction and development, immunotoxin, non-reproductive organ system toxin, skin, eye and lung irritator

4. They contain volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) called 1,4 dichlorobenzene(1,4 DCB) which cause soil, groundwater, as well as air pollution. 

5. Air fresheners contain a variety of ingredients, some of which may be harmful if swallowed. They also may be irritating to some people. Use only in a well ventilated area. 

6. Use up the air freshener in its entirety before disposing. Recycle the empty vessel. If you have not used all of the air freshener, bring it to your local community collection center. 

7. Rather than masking odors with other, more potent odors, or disabling your sense of smell all together, there are ways to absorb unwanted odors. Sodium carbonate (otherwise known as baking soda) has been safely used as an odor sponge for generations with no known ill effects. There are also ways to employ specific types of charcoal products to scrub unwanted odors from indoor air. You 

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