'This study is a wake-up call for consumers, researchers and regulators,' toxicologist Alexis Temkin said.
Your everyday cleaning products could be releasing hundreds of hazardous chemicals into your home, scientists warn.on September 13, researchers from the United States-based non-profit organization, the Environmental Working Group, analyzed 30 common cleaning products for hazardous volatile organic compounds. In total, 193 unique hazardous chemicals were identified with potential impacts on the respiratory system, development, reproduction and cancer risk.
The researchers were searching for a specific class of molecules called volatile organic compounds, carbon-based compounds that evaporate easily at room temperature. Not all of these compounds are thought to be harmful to humans, but the ones that are can carry serious risks when inhaled. For people working in the cleaning industry, repeated exposure to these chemicals can have serious health implications. A study published in thein 2020 found that cleaners have a 50 percent greater risk of developing asthma and a 43 percent increased risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, likely due to their exposure to these chemicals.smoking a 20-pack of cigarettes a day
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