HEALTHY AIR

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長期間屋内にある汚染物質の健康への影響は、自動車事故や感染症と同等である

ローレンスバークレー環境エネルギー技術部門
National Laboratory 国立研究所

人が空気を「きれい」にする為に購入する市場にある多くの空気清浄剤は、ホルムアルデヒド、石油化学製品、p-ジクロロベンゼンとエアロゾル汚染物質などの毒性および、または発癌性化学物質を含んでいます。これとは対照的に竹炭は空気中から毒素を吸収し、私たちの呼吸をより安全にしてくれる空気清浄機です。Moso Naturalは空気の質に関連したニュース記事と芳香剤内の毒素、新車内の毒素などについての研究を集めました。これらの関連記事を掲載しますのでご確認ください!

“Let’s Clear the Air about Air Fresheners and Plug-Ins,” brochure, The Global Campaign for Recognition of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
Very informative brochure, includes summary information on several toxic chemicals commonly found in air fresheners.

“Learn About Chemicals Around Your House: Air Fresheners,” Environmental Protection Agency
This page lists the four basic ingredients in air fresheners: formaldehyde, petroleum distillates, p- dichlorobenzene, and aerosol propellants.

“Air Fresheners’ Real Impact On Indoor Air Quality,” Health Child Healthy World, March 28, 2011
Brief article on dangers of air fresheners.

「合成芳香剤」有毒の汚染 Greener Penny, July 22, 2010
Short piece summarizing recent studies on toxins in air fresheners and general advice.

自己報告された化学物質の暴露。ケープコッド乳癌と環境研究における疾患原因についての信念、および乳癌の危険性。症例対照研究、「環境健康ジャーナル」
乳癌リスクの増加を報告する研究
頻繁に芳香剤や家庭用洗浄製品を使用する女性たちは乳癌リスクが~約2倍に近い~

Environmental Protection Agency, 98-page report on the ingredients in air fresheners, 2008
In particular, see pages 76-98 for the ingredients in air fresheners reported to the EPA by the Fragrance Materials Association.

“New Study: Common Air Fresheners Contain Chemicals That May Affect Human Reproductive Development – Environmental Group Calls for Additional Testing, Consumer Awareness to Prevent Risky Exposure,” press release, National Resources Defense Council, September 19, 2007
Analysis of common air fresheners found most contain chemicals that may affect hormone and reproductive development.

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“Toxins Responsible for that ‘New Car Smell’,” TriplePundit.com, February 16, 2012
A quick summary of the comprehensive report we link to below from the Ecology Center; includes a convenient chart on best- and worst-ranked cars in terms of toxic chemicals

2011-12 Guide to New Vehicles, Ecology Center’s HealthyStuff.org, February 2012
Includes information on toxic chemicals that off-gas and leach from interior auto parts.