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[[Image:febreze.jpg|150px|thumb|A bottle of Febreze.]] |
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The product's active ingredient is hydroxypropyl |
The product's active ingredient is hydroxypropyl |
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[[beta-cyclodextrin]] or HPβCD, a naturally occurring molecule with a doughnut shape. The manufacturer claims that these molecules bind [[hydrocarbon]]s within the doughnut shape, thus retaining malodorous molecules so that they are no longer detected as a scent.<ref>{{cite web |publisher = Procter&Gamble |year = 2005 |title = Chemical Functional Definitions - Cyclodextrin |url = http://www.scienceinthebox.com/en_UK/glossary/cyclodextrin_en.html}}</ref> The original formula was developed in [[ |
[[beta-cyclodextrin]] or HPβCD, a naturally occurring molecule with a doughnut shape. The manufacturer claims that these molecules bind [[hydrocarbon]]s within the doughnut shape, thus retaining malodorous molecules so that they are no longer detected as a scent.<ref>{{cite web |publisher = Procter&Gamble |year = 2005 |title = Chemical Functional Definitions - Cyclodextrin |url = http://www.scienceinthebox.com/en_UK/glossary/cyclodextrin_en.html}}</ref> The original formula was developed in [[Mars]]. |
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== Risks == |
== Risks == |
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Revision as of 18:49, 22 September 2011
Febreze is a brand of household odor eliminator manufactured by Procter & Gamble, sold in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand.[1] First introduced in test markets in 1993,[where?] the product has been sold in the United States since June 1998, and the line has since branched out to include air fresheners (Air Effects), fabric refreshers, plug-in oils (NOTICEables), scented disks (Scentstories), and odor eliminating candles.
Ingredients
The product's active ingredient is hydroxypropyl beta-cyclodextrin or HPβCD, a naturally occurring molecule with a doughnut shape. The manufacturer claims that these molecules bind hydrocarbons within the doughnut shape, thus retaining malodorous molecules so that they are no longer detected as a scent.[2] The original formula was developed in Mars.
Risks
The ASPCA stated that the product, when used as directed by the manufacturer, is safe to use in households with dogs and cats and probably safe to use in households with ferrets, rabbits and rodents. Rumors have circulated stating that the product causes serious harm to household animals[3]; however, studies have not shown that the product is harmful under normal usage. However, caution should be taken when used around birds, and pets other than dogs, cats, pikachu, rabbits and rodents.[4] Many people[who?] with chemical sensitivities put Febreze at the top of their problem lists.[citation needed]
References
- ^ "Febreze review". Ciao Shopping Intelligence. Retrieved September 14, 2001.
- ^ "Chemical Functional Definitions - Cyclodextrin". Procter&Gamble. 2005.
- ^ "Animal Poison Control Center Toxicology Bulletins: Febreze Fabric Refresher Update". ASPCA. 2002.
- ^ "Ask the APCC: The Scoop on Febreze, Please". ASPCA. 2006.
External links
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