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ProfessorGAC

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30. Unlimely A Concern

Wed Apr 2, 2025, 07:37 AM

Apr 2

The nose is an amazingly sensitive instrument.
Most odors, even pleasant ones, kick in at single digit parts per billion.
One example: 3-Hexenal is the molecule that gives us that freshly mown grass smell. The olfactory threshold is 0.25ppb.
There are very few organic compounds that create a substantial health concern at under 10 parts per billion.
And, the makers of these products are acutely aware of long term health concerns, if only because of worries about legal action. (I don't believe that is a sole concern though. Not every consumer products company is run by Darth Vader. )
Plus, California has stricter rules about this stuff and these companies aren't interested in having one product that meets CA standards and one for everyone else.
Based upon my experience, I can't believe there is cause for health concern around these products

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What is up with scented garbage bags? [View all] MIButterfly Apr 1 OP

Scenting the garbage bag doesn't improve the smell of the garbage. Ocelot II Apr 1 #1

Aren't they repulsive ?!! I too bought some by accident. Quakerfriend Apr 1 #3

I agree! MIButterfly Apr 1 #5

The scents are nauseating. Irish_Dem Apr 1 #2

Nasty smell in your kitchen. OMG! That is HILARIOUS! MIButterfly Apr 1 #4

I am a meticulous housekeeper Irish_Dem Apr 1 #8

I could use a meticulous housekeeper. MIButterfly Apr 1 #15

I like to clean house. Irish_Dem Apr 1 #16

Good advice. MIButterfly Apr 1 #18

Yeah..i associate the smell with garbage..i walk into kitchen "ugh" Demovictory9 Apr 1 #6

probably not healthy to breathe either cadoman Apr 1 #25

Unlimely A Concern ProfessorGAC Apr 2 #30

call me superstitious but if a scent makes me nauseous or gives me headaches I avoid it cadoman Apr 3 #34

Superstitious Is An Appropriate Word ProfessorGAC Apr 4 #36

My last purchase was scented, not a big fan as who needs more indoor air pollution to deal with. nt ImNotGod Apr 1 #7

I hate them. cksmithy Apr 1 #9

Oh cksmithy, that is awful. MIButterfly Apr 1 #11

Hotels also do it. cksmithy Apr 1 #19

The strong odor of cleaning supplies is bad enough. MIButterfly Apr 1 #20

Your welcome. cksmithy Apr 1 #21

It would not surprise me to learn soldierant Apr 1 #24

Thank you KT2000 Apr 1 #10

I love them. My kitchen smells like a vanilla-lavender dreamscape. 🪻💐☺️ Polly Hennessey Apr 1 #12

The only one I can stomach is 'coffee' scented. BigDemVoter Apr 1 #13

I thought this trend was strange too, but I've grown to appreciate them. Mike 03 Apr 1 #14

Thank you, Mike 03, for another perspective. MIButterfly Apr 1 #17

Put the box out in the sun for a few days womanofthehills Apr 2 #29

pro tip from the former caretaker of a dog with megaesophagus Kali Apr 2 #31

grocery bags enid602 Apr 1 #22

I get them in the dollar store.... but the scent disappears quickly. IcyPeas Apr 1 #23

Haaaaaaaaaaate them. nt Drum Apr 1 #26

Horrible pattyloutwo Apr 2 #27

If they're using a perfume called "Opium," it must be to scare away the rats. no_hypocrisy Apr 2 #28

baffling to me Kali Apr 2 #32

Just like scented tissues bif Apr 3 #33

They remind me of the way i remember bug Figarosmom Apr 4 #35