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07-23-2008, 10:41 AM
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From Seattle Times today, July 23, 2008
Some scented household products contain chemicals classified as toxic, University of Washington study finds The fumes that waft from top-selling air fresheners and laundry products contain dozens of chemicals, including several classified as toxic or hazardous, says a University of Washington study published today. None of the chemicals was listed on product labels, nor does the federal government require companies to disclose ingredients in fragrances, said study author Anne Steinemann. . . Among them are three chemicals the Environmental Protection Agency considers "hazardous air pollutants" with no safe exposure levels: acetaldehyde and 1,4-dioxane, both likely human carcinogens; and methyl chloride, which has been linked to liver, kidney and nervous-system damage in animals. Read the whole story here: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/htm...smell23m0.html
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07-23-2008, 09:05 PM
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Well that stinks! Wish I could think of something better to say as I know it's not funny. Just like popcorn - the smell is bad for you...what a shame!
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