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Follow on Google News | Are People Unwittingly Releasing Formaldehyde with Air Fresheners?EMSL Analytical provides indoor air quality (IAQ) testing services to identify formaldehyde, VOCs, and other contaminants in indoor environments.
By: EMSL The article highlights concerns over traditional air fresheners that millions of Americans have in their homes, offices and even schools. In addition to the common complaint that most air fresheners simply mask any unpleasant odors, it discusses common ingredients in these products and states, “Other toxic ingredients, such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs), benzene and formaldehyde, cause neurological damage and cancer.” Formaldehyde has come under public scrutiny in recent years and is commonly found in the indoor environment due to its use in construction materials, building furnishings and some consumer products. Formaldehyde can cause both short and long term health concerns. The National Toxicology Program, an interagency program of the Department of Health and Human Services, named formaldehyde as a known human carcinogen in its 12th Report on Carcinogens. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) also classifies formaldehyde as a human carcinogen. “Many manufactured household products contain significant levels of VOCs or formaldehyde. Our laboratory is capable of testing products of all sizes for chemical off-gassing,” EMSL has sponsored a video about the hazards associated with formaldehyde in indoor environments. It can be seen at: http://www.youtube.com/ For information about testing for formaldehyde, VOCs or other IAQ testing services, please visit www.EMSL.com, email info@EMSL.com or call (800) 220-3675. About EMSL Analytical, Inc. EMSL Analytical is a nationally recognized and locally focused provider of quality environmental and materials testing services and products to professionals and the general public. The company has an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations as well as state and federal regulating bodies. End
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