Fragranced consumer products, such as air fresheners, cleaning sprays, candles, and personal care items, emit numerous volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that can generate secondary pollutants, including formaldehyde. Exposure to these chemicals increases the risk of migraine headaches, asthma attacks, respiratory and mucosal symptoms, skin reactions, and neurological complaints.
SOURCE:- Fragranced products emit VOCs, including monoterpene mixtures from scented wax melts ;react rapidly with indoor ozone to form highly oxygenated molecules and secondary organic aerosols which leads to intense particle nucleation and growth.
sizes =under 3 nm up to hundreds of nanometers in the sub-micron range
Health risks of nanoparticle exposure- Nanoparticles generate a high number of reactive oxygen species (ROS) due to their large surface area that leads to oxidative stress inflammation and genotoxicity. Oxidative damage to deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and histones has been observed in human and animal studies.
Alternative :- Mechanical filtration (e.g., HEPA filters) and substitution with lower-emission products are especially effective in home and workplace environments. In occupational labs has been shown to cut particulate matter levels dramatically .
source:- medical net life
Engaging question:- did we ever thought while using room freshener without much knowledge.
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