Frugal and Energy Efficient Living
In reply to the discussion: Does anyone use air fresheners? [View all]otohara
(24,135 posts)even those without carcinogens.
I think they should be renamed - as they do nothing to freshen the air.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
NOTE: The acute health effects described below are those which could potentially occur for the finished product. They are based on the toxicology information available for the finished product and/or each hazardous ingredient, and are consistent with the product type and the likelihood of a specific route of exposure. Known chronic health effects related to exposure to a specific ingredient are indicated.
EYE CONTACT: May cause irritation.
SKIN CONTACT: Repeated or prolonged excessive exposure may cause irritation and allergic contact dermatitis.
INGESTION: Not an anticipated route of exposure given the nature of the finished product. Nonetheless, ingestion may cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and lethargy. Ingestion of large quantities may be harmful.
INHALATION: Vapors may cause irritation of the nose, throat, and respiratory tract. Breathing high vapor concentrations may produce anesthetic effects, nausea, dizziness, headache.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY RECOGNIZED AS BEING AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Persons with preexisting respiratory conditions.