The Hidden Health Hazards Of Plug-In Air Fresheners

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One of the primary concerns health experts have about plug-in air fresheners is their wide-spread use of phthalates. According to a study conducted by the Natural Resources Defence Council (NRDC), 86% of air fresheners tested contained phthalates. Phthalates, which are also found in many
  • plastics
  • aerosol sprays
  • paints
  • pesticides
  • cosmetics
  • fragrances
are notoriously disruptive to the body. As the NRDC reported in their research, “Most phthalates are well known to interfere with production of the male hormone testosterone, and have been associated with reproductive abnormalities”. Phthalates are on the State of California’s list of toxic substances “known to cause birth defects or reproductive harm”. The NRDC also warns that airborne phthalates can cause allergic symptoms and asthma. Even trace amounts of phthalates can accumulate to cause these harmful side-effects.

https://www.indoordoctor.com/health-hazards-plug-air-fresheners/
 
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