Information Packet on Fragrances

This packet of information has been compiled to make it easier to educate others on the health effects of fragrances. Fragrances are every where in our environment and avoidance is impossible for those whose health is negatively impacted by other's use of fragranced products. Feel free to copy and use the information, but please give proper credit. Some of the materials are from other sites and the links will take you to the site. Use your "back" or "return" on your browser to get back to the FPIN site.

• Articles:
  1. Safety of Fragrances: A Case for Concern - Presents reasons for concerns on the safety of fragrances supported by references.
  2. Management of Chemical Sensitivities in CFIDS - Many disorders have a component of sensitivity to fragrances and other chemicals. This is an excellent article written by someone that has Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. The information applies to anyone that has sensitivity to chemicals for whatever reason. It gives good guidelines on pinpointing sensitivities and steps on reducing exposures.
  3. HALIFAX LEADS THE WAY WITH FRAGRANCE FREE POLICIES (1)
  http://www.flipside.org/vol2/sep99/99se22a.htm
  4. SELF REGULATION OF THE FRAGRANCE INDUSTRY IS INADEQUATE AT BEST (2)
  http://www.flipside.org/vol2/oct99/99oc02a.htm
  5. SYNTHETIC COMPOUNDS NOW MAKE UP MORE THAN 80-90% OF THE MATERIALS USED
  IN FRAGRANCES (3)
  http://www.flipside.org/vol2/oct99/99oc13a.htm
  6. SAFETY CONCERNS AND TESTING FRAGRANCE MATERIALS
  http://www.flipside.org/vol2/oct99/99oc22a.htm

• Flyers:
  Making Sense of Scents
  Fabric Softeners = Health Risks From Dryer Exhaust and Treated Fabrics
  Twenty Most Common Chemicals Found in Thirty-One Fragrance Products

• Pamphlets:
  You are not alone

• Artwork: Can be used on posters, buttons, flyers, etc
  Thank you for not using perfumed...
  No Scents is Good Sense
  Your perfume hurts my lungs
  We Share the Air
  Twenty Most Common Chemicals . . . and Some of Their Effects, a graphic

• Accommodation:
  Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Accessibility for United Methodist Churches

• Education: materials specifically designed to educate others on issues involved in health concerns related to fragranced products.
  Health Care Facitilites & Health Care Staff:

• Coping with Fragrance Sensitivity:
  Strategies for Reducing Exposures
  Safer Products
  Surviving in the Workplace
  

• Sources:
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• Research: Studies, articles, reference information for further reading and understanding.