Fragrance: Regulatory Overview
Overview Fragrance mixtures used in cleaning products and other scented consumer products are comprised primarily of synthetic chemical ingredients. There are over 3,100 chemicals known... Read More
Chemical of Concern: Triclosan
Triclosan is a synthetic (man-made) antimicrobial chemical designed to kill germs. Yet it doesn’t kill viruses, which are the causes of colds and the flu.
Asthma and Respiratory Disorders
How clean is clean? Americans have become increasingly concerned about their exposure to germs and the diseases they may cause. Advertisements tell us of new... Read More
Household Cleaning Products: What Every Woman Should Know
How clean is clean? Americans have become increasingly concerned about their exposure to germs and the diseases they may cause. Advertisements tell us of new... Read More
Alternatives to Fragranced Cleaning Products
Common ingredients in fragrance, such as phthalates, synthetic musks, and allergens, have been linked to health impacts ranging from eye and skin irritation to hormone... Read More
What’s That Smell Fact Sheet
Most of us are unaware that thousands of synthetic chemicals are used to create modern day fragrances for our products. Unfortunately, some common fragrance ingredients used in cleaning products pose potential health hazards.
Disinfectant Overkill Fact Sheet
Common Antimicrobial Chemicals Found in Household Disinfectants Chlorine bleach is commonly used to treat drinking water, sanitize swimming pools and to whiten laundry, and is... Read More