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Studies on the Effects of Cleaning Products to Your Health
Many Cleaners, Air Fresheners May Pose Health Risks When Used Indoors
Posted: May 15, 2009
A study performed by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory found that when used indoors under certain conditions, many common household cleaners and air fresheners emit toxic pollutants at levels that may lead to health risks.
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Findings from this study reveal that everyone, especially cleaning professionals, should be cautious about overuse of products with high levels of ethylene-based glycol ethers and terpenes. Ethylene-based glycol ethers are classified as hazardous air pollutants under the U.S. EPA’s Clean Air Act Amendments, but are nevertheless commonly used in a variety of cleaning agents. Terpenes are a class of chemicals found in pine, lemon, and orange oils. While terpenes themselves are not considered toxic, they may react with ozone to produce a number of toxic compounds when used indoors.
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