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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Toxins Found In Detergents, Air Fresheners - Health News Story ...

The top-selling brands of laundry soap and air fresheners give off toxic chemicals that are not listed on their labels, according to a study from the University of Washington .

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watergrrl

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Jul 25, 2008
 
That's wrong because if they're unsafe, don't we have the right to know? Just because they don't have to disclose them doesn't mean they can be toxic. I guess that doesn't mean we have to use them either...

I'm going to try some organic stuff, if laundry stuff even exists in that market.

“"The Beatings Shall Continue"”

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Woodbridge, VA

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Jul 25, 2008
 
Another BS study, just like they say men are attracted to pretty women. Just like they say fried food is bad for you. Just like they say sunglasses protect your eyes. All BS.
Skip

Washington, DC

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Jul 25, 2008
 
I wish some one would show Fabreeze is a carcenogen and get that hateful crap of the market.
the truth

Vienna, VA

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#4
Jul 25, 2008
 
Some chemicals are benign at room temperatures but only become toxic at elevated temperatures. I'm sure there are caution labels that protect these companies.
give me a break

Olney, MD

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#5
Jul 25, 2008
 
For what it's worth I have been buying unscented detergent and dryer sheets for years now only because the fragrances are so strong and obnoxious. A number of top brands make them and they do not cost any more.
Chewie

Washington, DC

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Jul 25, 2008
 
Yeah, air fresheners and dryer sheets can be toxic. Don't eat them!
This is nothing more than another article to keep us scared of our world. Frightened people are more easily controlled.
Ytoo

Wilson, NC

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#7
Jul 25, 2008
 
What IS the point of this story if we are not alerted to what they test?!
scaramooch

Baltimore, MD

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#8
Jul 25, 2008
 
Everything is poisonous BUT it is the DOSE that makes the poison. This has been known since the 16th century by scientist named Paracelsus. Air out the rooms and the volatile toxins will leave.
Beth

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Jul 25, 2008
 
Gee, why bother to even relate these findings if you don't tell which produts they are. A lot of good it does the consumer!!
Ripariandweller

Silver Spring, MD

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Jul 25, 2008
 
Yes, highly toxic if the fragrances, and other components, are created in a laboratory. The naturally derived scents can also be toxic if combined incorrectly or not at the proper dilution.
TOO EXPENSIVE

Farmville, NC

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Jul 26, 2008
 
Mark JM wrote:
Another BS study, just like they say men are attracted to pretty women. Just like they say fried food is bad for you. Just like they say sunglasses protect your eyes. All BS.
AND JUST WHO MADE YOU THE EXPERT
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