Air Fresheners Found to Contain Toxic Chemical

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A recent study by the Natural Resources Defense Council found that 12 out of 14 air fresheners tested positive for harmful levels of pthalates, which are known to cause reproductive problems and hormone disruption in humans. Neither the FDA nor the EPA conducts any spot checking of toxic chemicals in air freshener products. Of the tested products, the only two products that did not contain pthalates were Febreze Air Effects and Renuzit Subtle Effects. The other twelve products tested positive even though some of the products were labeled natural.http://www.organicconsumers.org/articles/article_7326.cfm Clearing the Air - Hidden Hazards of Air Fresheners http://www.nrdc.org/health/home/airfresheners.aspBad Chemistry: A Special Report http://www.nrdc.org/onearth/06win/chem1.aspPhthalates in Air Fresheners:http://www.nrdc.org/health/home/airfresheners/fairfresheners.pdf