What chemicals are in fragrance?
The EPA tested fragrances for chemicals in 1991 and found a list of the following toxic perfume chemical ingredients: acetone, benzaldehyde, benzyl acetate, benzyl alcohol, camphor, ethanol, ethyl acetate, limonene, linalool and methylene chloride – usually in some combination
These three are the main ones in most products people use
every day—shampoos, toothpastes, cleaning gels, deodorant, and beauty products:
COCOAMIDE DEA (diethylalomine) TEA, MEA – detergent in most
shampoos, moisturizers, and more
PROPYLENE GLYCOL – industrial antifreeze – in deodorant,
shampoos, shaving gels, moisturizers, and more…
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE AND FLUORIDE – garage floor cleansers,
detergents – in shampoos, toothpastes, more…
ACETONE (in:
cologne, dishwashing liquid and detergent, nail enamel remover)
On EPA, RCRA,
CERCLA Hazardous Waste lists. "Inhalation can cause dryness of the mouth
and throat; dizziness, nausea, incoordination, slurred speech, drowsiness, and,
in severe exposures, coma." "Acts primarily as a central nervous
system (CNS) depressant."
BENZALDEHYDE (in:
perfume, cologne, hairspray, laundry bleach, deodorants, detergent, vaseline
lotion, shaving cream, shampoo, bar soap, dishwasher detergent)
Narcotic.
Sensitizer. "Local anesthetic, CNS depressant"… "irritation to
the mouth, throat, eyes, skin, lungs, and GI tract, causing nausea and
abdominal pain." "May cause kidney damage." "Do not use
with contact lenses."
BENZYL ACETATE
(in: perfume, cologne, shampoo, fabric softener, stickup air freshener,
dishwashing liquid and detergent, soap, hairspray, bleach, after shave,
deodorants)
Carcinogenic
(linked to pancreatic cancer); "From vapors: irritating to eyes and
respiratory passages, exciting cough." "In mice: hyperanemia of the
lungs." "Can be absorbed through the skin causing systemic
effects." "Do not flush to sewer."
BENZYL ALCOHOL
(in: perfume, cologne, soap, shampoo, nail enamel remover, air freshener,
laundry bleach and detergent, vaseline lotion, deodorants, fabric softener)
"irritating
to the upper respiratory tract" …"headache, nausea, vomiting,
dizziness, drop in blood pressure, CNS depression, and death in severe cases
due to respiratory failure."
CAMPHOR (in:
perfume, shaving cream, nail enamel, fabric softener, dishwasher detergent,
nail color, stickup air freshener)
"local
irritant and CNS stimulant" …"readily absorbed through body
tissues" …"irritation of eyes, nose and throat"
…"dizziness, confusion, nausea, twitching muscles and convulsions"
"Avoid inhalation of vapors."
6. ETHANOL (in:
perfume, hairspray, shampoo, fabric softener, dishwashing liquid and detergent,
laundry detergent, shaving cream, soap, vaseline lotion, air fresheners, nail
color and remover, paint and varnish remover)
On EPA Hazardous
Waste list; symptoms: "…fatigue; irritating to eyes and upper respiratory
tract even in low concentrations…" "Inhalation of ethanol vapors can
have effects similar to those characteristic of ingestion. These include an
initial stimulatory effect followed by drowsiness, impaired vision, ataxia,
stupor…" Causes CNS disorder.
ETHYL ACETATE (in:
after shave, cologne, perfume, shampoo, nail color, nail enamel remover, fabric
softener, dishwashing liquid)
Narcotic. On EPA
Hazardous Waste list; "…irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract"
…"may cause headache and narcosis (stupor)" …"defatting effect
on skin and may cause drying and cracking" …"may cause anemia with
leukocytosis and damage to liver and kidneys" "Wash thoroughly after
handling."
LIMONENE (in:
perfume, cologne, disinfectant spray, bar soap, shaving cream, deodorants, nail
color and remover, fabric softener, dishwashing liquid, air fresheners, after
shave, bleach, paint and varnish remover)
Carcinogenic.
"Prevent its contact with skin or eyes because it is an irritant and
sensitizer." "Always wash thoroughly after using this material and
before eating, drinking, …applying cosmetics. Do not inhale limonene
vapor."
LINALOOL (in:
perfume, cologne, bar soap, shampoo, hand lotion, nail enamel remover,
hairspray, laundry detergent, dishwashing liquid, vaseline lotion, air
fresheners, bleach powder, fabric softener, shaving cream, after shave, solid
deodorant)
Narcotic.
…"respiratory disturbances" …"Attracts bees." "In
animal tests: ataxic gait, reduced spontaneous motor activity and depression
…development of respiratory disturbances leading to death."
…"depressed frog-heart activity." Causes CNS disorder.
METHYLENE CHLORIDE
(in: shampoo, cologne, paint and varnish remover)
Banned by the FDA
in 1988! No enforcement possible due to trade secret laws protecting chemical
fragrance industry. On EPA, RCRA, CERCLA Hazardous Waste lists.
"Carcinogenic" …"Absorbed, stored in body fat, it metabolizes to
carbon monoxide, reducing oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood."
"Headache, giddiness, stupor, irritability, fatigue, tingling in the
limbs." Causes CNS disorder.
a-PINENE (in: bar
and liquid soap, cologne, perfume, shaving cream, deodorants, dishwashing
liquid, air freshener)
Sensitizer
(damaging to the immune system).
g-TERPINENE (in:
cologne, perfume, soap, shaving cream, deodorant, air freshener)
"Causes
asthma and CNS disorders."
a-TERPINEOL (in:
perfume, cologne, laundry detergent, bleach powder, laundry bleach, fabric
softener, stickup air freshener, vaseline lotion, cologne, soap, hairspray,
after shave, roll-on deodorant)
This study was written in 1991 the problem is these chemicals are still in all of these products
In candles is it is fragrances with Phthalates.
Commonly found in:
- Vinyl flooring
- Food equipment & packaging
- Building materials
- Children’s backpacks, lunch boxes
- Personal care products
- Fragrances
Under our weak federal laws, it’s impossible for us to know all the uses of phthalates in consumer products.
I am very particular with the fragrances I use for my candles. Contain NO Phthalates. I do use pure essential oils in my Aromatherapy and Chakra Candles.
I make all of my household cleaners to avoid the bad stuff. On my website I do have recipes
Free Information
If you are in the area, Marley;s Remedy;s a vendor that sets up the the Hernando COunty Farmers Market creates Laundry Soap. I will be bringing back my dryer sheets, and introducing a Hand Sanitizer. My Chemical free Insect Repellent will be back soon also.
Our Candles are Created from an Organic Soy Wax
What chemicals are in fragrance?
The EPA tested fragrances for chemicals in 1991 and found a list of the following toxic perfume chemical ingredients: acetone, benzaldehyde, benzyl acetate, benzyl alcohol, camphor, ethanol, ethyl acetate, limonene, linalool and methylene chloride – usually in some combination
These three are the main ones in most products people use
every day—shampoos, toothpastes, cleaning gels, deodorant, and beauty products:
COCOAMIDE DEA (diethylalomine) TEA, MEA – detergent in most
shampoos, moisturizers, and more
PROPYLENE GLYCOL – industrial antifreeze – in deodorant,
shampoos, shaving gels, moisturizers, and more…
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE AND FLUORIDE – garage floor cleansers,
detergents – in shampoos, toothpastes, more…
ACETONE (in:
cologne, dishwashing liquid and detergent, nail enamel remover)
On EPA, RCRA,
CERCLA Hazardous Waste lists. "Inhalation can cause dryness of the mouth
and throat; dizziness, nausea, incoordination, slurred speech, drowsiness, and,
in severe exposures, coma." "Acts primarily as a central nervous
system (CNS) depressant."
BENZALDEHYDE (in:
perfume, cologne, hairspray, laundry bleach, deodorants, detergent, vaseline
lotion, shaving cream, shampoo, bar soap, dishwasher detergent)
Narcotic.
Sensitizer. "Local anesthetic, CNS depressant"… "irritation to
the mouth, throat, eyes, skin, lungs, and GI tract, causing nausea and
abdominal pain." "May cause kidney damage." "Do not use
with contact lenses."
BENZYL ACETATE
(in: perfume, cologne, shampoo, fabric softener, stickup air freshener,
dishwashing liquid and detergent, soap, hairspray, bleach, after shave,
deodorants)
Carcinogenic
(linked to pancreatic cancer); "From vapors: irritating to eyes and
respiratory passages, exciting cough." "In mice: hyperanemia of the
lungs." "Can be absorbed through the skin causing systemic
effects." "Do not flush to sewer."
BENZYL ALCOHOL
(in: perfume, cologne, soap, shampoo, nail enamel remover, air freshener,
laundry bleach and detergent, vaseline lotion, deodorants, fabric softener)
"irritating
to the upper respiratory tract" …"headache, nausea, vomiting,
dizziness, drop in blood pressure, CNS depression, and death in severe cases
due to respiratory failure."
CAMPHOR (in:
perfume, shaving cream, nail enamel, fabric softener, dishwasher detergent,
nail color, stickup air freshener)
"local
irritant and CNS stimulant" …"readily absorbed through body
tissues" …"irritation of eyes, nose and throat"
…"dizziness, confusion, nausea, twitching muscles and convulsions"
"Avoid inhalation of vapors."
6. ETHANOL (in:
perfume, hairspray, shampoo, fabric softener, dishwashing liquid and detergent,
laundry detergent, shaving cream, soap, vaseline lotion, air fresheners, nail
color and remover, paint and varnish remover)
On EPA Hazardous
Waste list; symptoms: "…fatigue; irritating to eyes and upper respiratory
tract even in low concentrations…" "Inhalation of ethanol vapors can
have effects similar to those characteristic of ingestion. These include an
initial stimulatory effect followed by drowsiness, impaired vision, ataxia,
stupor…" Causes CNS disorder.
ETHYL ACETATE (in:
after shave, cologne, perfume, shampoo, nail color, nail enamel remover, fabric
softener, dishwashing liquid)
Narcotic. On EPA
Hazardous Waste list; "…irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract"
…"may cause headache and narcosis (stupor)" …"defatting effect
on skin and may cause drying and cracking" …"may cause anemia with
leukocytosis and damage to liver and kidneys" "Wash thoroughly after
handling."
LIMONENE (in:
perfume, cologne, disinfectant spray, bar soap, shaving cream, deodorants, nail
color and remover, fabric softener, dishwashing liquid, air fresheners, after
shave, bleach, paint and varnish remover)
Carcinogenic.
"Prevent its contact with skin or eyes because it is an irritant and
sensitizer." "Always wash thoroughly after using this material and
before eating, drinking, …applying cosmetics. Do not inhale limonene
vapor."
LINALOOL (in:
perfume, cologne, bar soap, shampoo, hand lotion, nail enamel remover,
hairspray, laundry detergent, dishwashing liquid, vaseline lotion, air
fresheners, bleach powder, fabric softener, shaving cream, after shave, solid
deodorant)
Narcotic.
…"respiratory disturbances" …"Attracts bees." "In
animal tests: ataxic gait, reduced spontaneous motor activity and depression
…development of respiratory disturbances leading to death."
…"depressed frog-heart activity." Causes CNS disorder.
METHYLENE CHLORIDE
(in: shampoo, cologne, paint and varnish remover)
Banned by the FDA
in 1988! No enforcement possible due to trade secret laws protecting chemical
fragrance industry. On EPA, RCRA, CERCLA Hazardous Waste lists.
"Carcinogenic" …"Absorbed, stored in body fat, it metabolizes to
carbon monoxide, reducing oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood."
"Headache, giddiness, stupor, irritability, fatigue, tingling in the
limbs." Causes CNS disorder.
a-PINENE (in: bar
and liquid soap, cologne, perfume, shaving cream, deodorants, dishwashing
liquid, air freshener)
Sensitizer
(damaging to the immune system).
g-TERPINENE (in:
cologne, perfume, soap, shaving cream, deodorant, air freshener)
"Causes
asthma and CNS disorders."
a-TERPINEOL (in:
perfume, cologne, laundry detergent, bleach powder, laundry bleach, fabric
softener, stickup air freshener, vaseline lotion, cologne, soap, hairspray,
after shave, roll-on deodorant)
This study was written in 1991 the problem is these chemicals are still in all of these products
In candles is it is fragrances with Phthalates.
Commonly found in:
- Vinyl flooring
- Food equipment & packaging
- Building materials
- Children’s backpacks, lunch boxes
- Personal care products
- Fragrances
I am very particular with the fragrances I use for my candles. Contain NO Phthalates. I do use pure essential oils in my Aromatherapy and Chakra Candles.
I make all of my household cleaners to avoid the bad stuff. On my website I do have recipes
Free Information
If you are in the area, Marley;s Remedy;s a vendor that sets up the the Hernando COunty Farmers Market creates Laundry Soap. I will be bringing back my dryer sheets, and introducing a Hand Sanitizer. My Chemical free Insect Repellent will be back soon also.
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