However, EWG researchers detected 530 unique VOCs in the 30 products, of which 193 were hazardous. “VOC-contributing ingredients are abundant: acetic acid is in vinegar, acetaldehyde is found in butter and beer, and limonene can be found in the rind of lemons, oranges and limes,” continues the association. Moreover, they clarify that the presence of VOC does not always represent a danger to consumers “in the same way that the mere presence of an ingredient in a product does not necessarily pose a risk.” Fragrance ingredients – both lab-created and natural (like essential oils) – constitute only one potential source of VOCs in cleaning products.” “VOCs have always been present in the environment and come from various sources, including natural sources and cleaning products. Without them, we would not smell fresh cut grass, the beauty of a rose, the buttery scent of baking bread or the tang of lemonade,” reads the statement. “VOCs play an important role in enriching how we experience the world. In response, the Fragrance Creators Association argues that VOCs are valuable and not all compounds are harmful. Scent manufacturers back safety of ingredients EWG researchers detected 530 unique VOCs in the 30 products, of which 193 were hazardous. “Our findings emphasize a way to reduce exposure to hazardous VOCs – by selecting products that are ‘green,’ especially those that are ‘green’ and ‘fragrance-free.’”
“This study is a wake-up call for consumers, researchers and regulators to be more aware of the potential risks associated with the numerous chemicals entering our indoor air,” states Alexis Temkin, Ph.D., a senior toxicologist at EWG. The study analyzed 30 products, including multipurpose and glass cleaners, air fresheners, bathroom cleaners, stain removers and more, flagging that these products release “hundreds of hazardous” volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Overseeing fragrance manufacturing and use in North America, the Fragrance Creators Association has responded to “unsettling details” found in a peer-reviewed study by the non-profit Environmental Working Group (EWG) on the potential health risks of common household cleaning products.
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