Dangerous Laundry Chemicals
According to the Environmental Protection Agency some chemicals, such as those found in laundry products and laundry chemical fragrances, are not considered safe at any level of exposure and yet, products that contain fragrances, are not required to list carcinogenic hazardous air pollutants. Does this Spark an idea?
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1,4-Dioxane
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Many laundry detergents contain 1,4-dioxane a known carcinogen recognized by OSHA as an air contaminant. It is absorbed through the skin and can cause numerous side effects such as headaches, nausea, respiratory problems and possible kidney or liver damage.
Chloromethane
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Considered an air contaminant by OSHA, chloromethane is found in some dryer sheets and is known to cause tremors, vomiting and personality changes. It is also considered a neurotoxicant and can cause long term nervous system damage.
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Acetaldehyde
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Acetaldehyde is an ingredient in some fabric softeners and is considered a marine pollutant. It can cause irritation of the sinuses, respiratory system and mucous membranes. It has been shown to cause cancer in laboratory animal studies. It is listed with the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act as a Toxic Release Inventory Chemical.
Benzyl Acetate
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Absorbed through the skin, benzyl acetate can cause central nervous system damage and damage to the urinary system. It is used as a fragrance in laundry detergents and fabric softeners. It is an eye irritant and if inhaled, can cause permanent injury or death. It is considered an air contaminant by OSHA
2-Butanone
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Exposure to 2-butanone is considered a skin and sense organ toxicant and can be found in some laundry detergents. It can cause skin irritation such as dry, cracking skin. Inhalation can cause dizziness and drowsiness. The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act lists it as hazardous substance.
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