Qualitative Analysis of Air Freshener Spray.

Fatima Ibrahim Alshaer,Jasem Mohammed Aljassmi,Dalal Fuad Albaharna,Hafiz Omer Ahmed,Mohammed Ghiyath Anas

doi:10.1155/2019/9316707

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Abstract

Air fresheners contain various chemicals that may or may not be harmful to human health and the environment. These products are widely used in different settings such as homes, schools, offices, and hospitals with ignorance of their real ingredients and their relative health effects. Thus, this preliminary study was carried out to identify the presence of different compounds in spray air fresheners that were not disclosed on the product's label. Four different brands of spray air fresheners were selected randomly from a local store, in which two were of mid-to-high cost and the remaining two of low cost. The samples were analyzed using gas chromatography/mass spectrometry headspace, in which single components of the samples were identified by the mass spectrometry detector. The results were shown as a chromatogram of several peaks, each representing different compounds. The chemicals found in the samples include; lilial, galaxolide, benzenemethanol, musk ketone, butylated hydroxytoluene, and linalool. These chemicals may cause irritation and other health problems. However, none of them were revealed on the product's label. The study concludes that air fresheners need to be free of any toxic or harmful chemicals and include natural ingredients instead.

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Research Article Qualitative Analysis of Air Freshener SprayFatima Ibrahim ALshaer, Dalal Fuad ALBaharna, Hafiz Omer Ahmed , Mohammed Ghiyath Anas, and Jasem Mohammed ALJassmi
Air fresheners are chemical products that have been used in the field of environmental sanitation for decades [1]. ese products are used in different settings, including dwellings, hospitals, offices, schools, hotels, restrooms etc. ey are available in various forms such as incense, scented candles, oils, disks, aerosol sprays, electric diffusers, and gels
Drawbacks may result due to their excessive usage. ey consist of many chemicals that are not revealed on the product label as manufacturers are not required to disclose all ingredients [3]. ese chemicals could be allergens, irritants, or even toxic [4]

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Research Article Qualitative Analysis of Air Freshener Spray

Fatima Ibrahim ALshaer, Dalal Fuad ALBaharna, Hafiz Omer Ahmed , Mohammed Ghiyath Anas, and Jasem Mohammed ALJassmi. Air fresheners contain various chemicals that may or may not be harmful to human health and the environment. Ese products are widely used in different settings such as homes, schools, offices, and hospitals with ignorance of their real ingredients and their relative health effects. Us, this preliminary study was carried out to identify the presence of different compounds in spray air fresheners that were not disclosed on the product’s label. Four different brands of spray air fresheners were selected randomly from a local store, in which two were of mid-to-high cost and the remaining two of low cost. Ese chemicals may cause irritation and other health problems. E study concludes that air fresheners need to be free of any toxic or harmful chemicals and include natural ingredients instead None of them were revealed on the product’s label. e study concludes that air fresheners need to be free of any toxic or harmful chemicals and include natural ingredients instead

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