Steinemann, Anne C., MacGregor, Ian C., Gordon, Sydney M., Gallagher, Lisa G., Davis, Amy L., Ribeiro, Daniel S., and Wallace, Lance A. (2011) Fragranced consumer products: Chemicals emitted, ingredients unlisted. Environmental Impact Assessment Review, 31 (3). pp. 328-333.

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Abstract

Fragranced consumer products are pervasive in society. Relatively little is known about the composition of these products, due to lack of prior study, complexity of formulations, and limitations and protections on ingredient disclosure in the U.S. We investigated volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted from 25 common fragranced consumer products laundry products, personal care products, cleaning supplies, and air fresheners using headspace analysis with gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS). Our analysis found 133 different VOCs emitted from the 25 products, with an average of 17 VOCs per product. Of these 133 VOCs, 24 are classified as toxic or hazardous under U.S. federal laws, and each product emitted at least one of these compounds. For "green" products, emissions of these compounds were not significantly different from the other products. Of all VOCs identified across the products, only 1 was listed on any product label, and only 2 were listed on any material safety data sheet (MSDS). While virtually none of the chemicals identified were listed, this nonetheless accords with U.S. regulations, which do not require disclosure of all ingredients in a consumer product, or of any ingredients in a mixture called "fragrance." Because the analysis focused on compounds emitted and listed, rather than exposures and effects, it makes no claims regarding possible risks from product use. Results of this study contribute to understanding emissions from common products, and their links with labeling and legislation.

Item ID:	43988
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	1873-6432
Keywords:	VOCs, Fragrance, Consumer products, Ingredients, Emissions, Green
Copyright Information:	© 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Date Deposited:	27 Apr 2016 07:49
FoR Codes:	41 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES > 4104 Environmental management > 410402 Environmental assessment and monitoring @ 70% 37 EARTH SCIENCES > 3701 Atmospheric sciences > 370102 Air pollution processes and air quality measurement @ 30%
SEO Codes:	18 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT > 1801 Air quality, atmosphere and weather > 180101 Air quality @ 50% 20 HEALTH > 2004 Public health (excl. specific population health) > 200499 Public health (excl. specific population health) not elsewhere classified @ 50%
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