Clean, Green, and Lean by Walter Crinnion

Author:Walter Crinnion
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Published: 2010-05-10T16:00:00+00:00

ChemicalOdor DescriptionPossible Health Effects*

acetone n/a Skin, eye, and mucosa irritation; headache; nausea; drowsiness

benzaldehyde Strong, sharp, sweet bitter, almond, cherry Respiratory irritation; CNS depression; liver damage; dermatitis

benzyl acetate Sweet, floral, fruity fresh Skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritation; decrease in blood pressure and depth of respiration; increase in cardiac rate

benzyl alcohol Light, floral, rose Skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritation; delayed lung injury; Gl disturbances; nausea; headache; dizziness

camphor Camphor, minty, phenolic, woody Burning sensation; coughing; wheezing; laryngitis; shortness of breath; headache; severe irritation of the mucosa, upper respiratory tract, eyes, and skin; flickering, darkening or veiling of vision; noises in the ears; weakness; feeling of warmth; CNS depression; difficulty breathing

1,8-cineole Eucalyptus, mint, herbal, rosemary Epigastric burning; nausea; vomiting; vertigo; ataxia; muscle weakness; stupor; pallor

ethanol n/a Skin and eye irritation; headache; nausea

ethyl acetate Dry, fruity, musty pineapple Headache; nausea; vomiting; narcosis

limonene Lemon Skin irritation and sensitization; eye irritation and damage; dizziness; rapid and shallow breathing; tachycardia; bronchial irritation; unconsciousness; convulsions

methylene chloride n/a Eye and respiratory tract irritation; headache; dizziness; stupor; nausea; vomiting; parasthesias of the extremities; skin inflammation; skin burns; unconsciousness

α-pinene Fresh, sweet, pine, earthy, woody Palpitations; dizziness; nervous disturbances; chest pain; bronchitis; benign skin tumors

Source: Wallace LA, Nelson WC, Pelizzari E, Raymer JH, Thomas KW. Identification of polar volatile organic compounds in consumer products and common microenvironments. Proceedings of Air & Waste Management Association 84th Annual Meeting and Exhibition, June 16-21, 1991, Vancouver, British Columbia.

*Some health effects may occur as a result of chronic or high level exposures to the chemical.

Abbreviations: CNS, central nervous system; Gl, gastrointestinal.

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