• Fragrance chemicals are volatile compounds and are known triggers for asthma and respiratory problems
• In the US fragrance chemicals do not have to be tested for safety before being used in fragrance formulas
• One fragrance formula may contain hundreds of different chemicals
• Scented products should not be used on or around infants
• Some fragrance chemicals are sensitizers and they can cause allergies
• Fragrance chemicals are added to cigarettes to enhance flavor and add to addictive and health effects of cigarettes
• The Fragrance Foundation guidelines states no one more than arm's length from you should be able to detect your fragrance
• Synthetic musk chemicals are found in human fat tissue and breast milk
• Synthetic musk chemicals are found in rivers and waterways as these materials are not filtered out by sewage treatment
• Less than 1500 of the more than 3000-5000 materials used in fragrances has been safety tested by the industry

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