Risk of cancer, dermatitis, kidney failure due to using scented paper?

Using scented paper is a convenient way for us to clean our hands and feet when they are dirty, however this convenience also has many negative effects on our health.

Special toxins found in scented paper

Nowadays, many people often use scented tissues to wipe their mouths and eating utensils such as bowls, chopsticks, and glasses. However, this habit is not only unhygienic but also potentially harmful to health.

Using scented paper is convenient but has many potential health risks.

Some of the toxins found in dryer sheets, such as acetaldehyde and benzene, are not safe even at low levels. Exposure to these dangerous compounds has been linked to respiratory disorders, increased frequency and severity of asthma attacks, skin irritation, runny nose, headaches, and other ailments.

According to scent researcher Anne Steineman, dryer sheets contain many toxic chemicals that can cause cancer and endocrine disorders. In particular, dryer sheets contain acetaldehyde - a chemical that is "potentially carcinogenic".

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Industry's Product Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) issued since the 1990s, below is a list of chemicals in fabric softeners and dryer sheets that have not been tested for safety.

• Benzyl acetate: Linked to pancreatic cancer.

• Benzyl alcohol: Irritates upper respiratory tract.

• Ethanol: Listed as a toxic substance by the EPA, it can cause central nervous system disorders.

• Limonene: Carcinogen.

• A-Terpineol: Can cause respiratory problems, including fatal edema and central nervous system damage.

• Ethyl Acetate: A narcotic on the EPA's list of hazardous substances.

• Camphor: Causes central nervous system disorders.

• Chloroform: Toxic and neurotoxic and carcinogenic.

• Linalool: Anesthetic that causes central nervous system disorders.

• Pentane: A chemical known to be harmful if inhaled.

According to GĐPL