"Air fresheners marketed as a way to enhance the smell of your home may actually contain dangerous chemicals that could do harm, a CBC News investigation has found.
The CBC tested 19 types of air fresheners for two types of phthalates, DEP and DBP, and found seven contained one or both kinds.
DEP and DBP have been linked to fertility and developmental problems in rats, and are enough of a concern that 12 European countries have banned them from children’s toys.
Last month, the U.S. Congress overwhelmingly approved a bill that will cut allowable levels of six types of phthalates, and earlier this year, Health Canada instituted a voluntary ban on some phthalates in children’s products.
The air freshener market in Canada is worth $200 million a year, with three in five Canadians saying they use sprays, gels or stand-alone products in their home. Phthalates are used to soften plastic and in the case of air fresheners and perfumes, to make the scent last longer."
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