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Aura Cacia Electric Aromatherapy Air Freshener, Relaxing Lavender

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Brand: Aura Cacia

Company: Frontie...

Asthma/Respiratory

Some Concern

Skin Allergies &
Irritation

Some Concern

Developmental &
Reproductive Toxicity

Some Concern

Cancer

Some Concern

Environment

Some Concern

How does it rate: Scores for similar cleaners ranged from A to F. Search for a better Air Freshener

Top Scoring Factors: Low concern for biodegradation; general systemic/organ effects; damage to DNA

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Avoid air fresheners: They can cause allergies and only cover up bad odors. Read More

Ingredient Disclosure: good

Green Certified:

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Known Ingredients

Ingredient

Health, Environment,
and Disclosure Concerns

Score

JASMINE ABSOLUTE

Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage

C

JASMINUM OFFICINALE (JASMINE) EXTRACT

Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage

C

CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) PEEL OIL

Some Concern: acute aquatic toxicity, respiratory effects, skin irritation/allergies/damage, cancer, general systemic/organ effects

C

PPG-3 METHYL ETHER

Some Concern: cancer, developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects, damage to DNA, respiratory effects, digestive system effects, nervous system effects, skin irritation/allergies/damage, damage to vision

C

CHAMAEMELUM NOBILE (CHAMOMILE) OIL

No data, some concern

C

ORIGANUM MAJORANA (SWEET MARJORAM)

Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage, respiratory effects, cancer, general systemic/organ effects, acute aquatic toxicity

C

SALVIA SCLAREA (CLARY SAGE) OIL

Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage, respiratory effects

C

LAVANDULA LATIFOLIA (SPIKE LAVENDER) OIL

Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage, respiratory effects, cancer, acute aquatic toxicity, general systemic/organ effects

C

LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL

Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage, cancer, respiratory effects, acute aquatic toxicity, general systemic/organ effects

C

ANIBA ROSAEODORA (ROSEWOOD) OIL

Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage, cancer, respiratory effects, acute aquatic toxicity, general systemic/organ effects

C

ROSA DAMASCENA (ROSE) OIL

Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage, cancer, respiratory effects, acute aquatic toxicity, general systemic/organ effects

C

ROSA DAMASCENA (ROSE) FLOWER OIL

Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage, cancer, respiratory effects, acute aquatic toxicity, general systemic/organ effects

C

PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS (ROSE GERANIUM) OIL

Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage, cancer, respiratory effects, acute aquatic toxicity, general systemic/organ effects

C

CANANGA ODORATA (YLANG YLANG) OIL

Some Concern: skin irritation/allergies/damage, respiratory effects, cancer, acute aquatic toxicity, general systemic/organ effects

C

CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) OIL

C

GERANIUM MACULATUM (SPOTTED CRANESBILL) OIL

C

ORIGANUM MAJORANA (SWEET MARJORAM) OIL

C

Warnings & Directions

Directions for Use:

INSTALLATION: HOLD BOTTLE UPRIGHT AND CAREFULLY UNSCREW THE CAP. SLIDE THE BOTTLE, WICK-END UP, INTO THE UNIT AND PRESS UNTIL YOU HEAR IT CLICK IN PLACE. KEEP BOTTLE CAP FOR FUTURE MOVING/STORAGE. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: PLUG UNIT UPRIGHT INTO AN OUTLET FOR SAFE AND EFFECTIVE OPERATION, MAKE SURE TO READ AND FOLLOW ALL OF THE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. IF USING A GFCI RECEPTACLE, TEST THE TEST/RESET BUTTON ON A REGULAR BASIS. USER MAINTENANCE: ESSENTIAL OILS MAY COLLECT ON THE UNIT OVER TIME. UN-PLUG THE UNIT AND ALLOW TO COOL BEFORE CLEANING. WIPE WITH A DRY CLOTH. DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING. WHEN BOTTLE IS EMPTY, REPLACE WITH AURA CACIA HOME AROMATHERAPY REFILLS. NEVER TRY TO REFILL OR REUSE AN EMPTY BOTTLE. ONLY FOR USE WITH AURA CACIA HOME AROMATHERAPY REFILLS.

Caution:

CAUTION: IRRITANT. Read back panel carefully. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ BEFORE USE CAUTION: EYE IRRITANT. IF PRODUCT GETS INTO EYES RINSE WITH WATER FOR 20 MINUTES. CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. IF SWALLOWED, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. CONSULT A PHYSICIAN OR POISON CONTROL CENTER IMMEDIATELY. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN AND PETS. DEVICE INTENDED FOR ADULT USE ONLY. CLOSE SUPERVISION IS NECESSARY WHEN PRODUCT IS USED NEAR CHILDREN. DO NOT USE IN SMALL OR POORLY VENTILATED AREAS. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND CLOTHING. ALWAYS KEEP UNIT AND BOTTLES UPRIGHT TO AVOID SPILLS. SPILLS MAY DAMAGE FINISHED SURFACES. WARNING: THIS DEVICE USES ELECTRICITY, RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRICAL SHOCK. BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED. DO NOT PLACE FINGERS OR FOREIGN OBJECTS INTO THE UNIT. USE ONLY IN A PROPERLY FUNCTIONING 120 VOLT OUTLET. NOT FOR USE IN HORIZONTAL OUTLETS. DO NOT PLUG IN SIDEWAYS OR UPSIDE DOWN, UNIT WILL LEAK. NEVER USE WITH EXTENSION CORDS, MULTIPLES OR THREE PRONG ADAPTERS. DO NOT PLUG IN ANYTHING ABOVE THE UNIT. ALWAYS ALLOW A 12 CLEARANCE AROUND THE UNIT FOR PROPER AIRFLOW. KEEP AWAY FROM FLAMMABLE MATERIALS. AVOID OPEN FLAME. DO NOT USE IN DAMP AREAS, DISCONTINUE USE IF UNIT IS DROPPED OR DAMAGED. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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Web:http://www.peta.org/living/beauty-and-personal-care/companies/default.aspx

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Grade A

Lowest Concern

Few/no known or suspected hazards to health or the environment

Grade B

Low Concern

Limited potential for hazards to health or the environment

Grade C

Moderate Concern

Some potential for hazards to health or the environment

Grade D

High Concern

Likely hazards to health or the environment

Grade F

Highest Concern

Potentially significant hazards to health or the environment

About the ratings: EWG provides information on cleaning product ingredients from the published scientific literature, to supplement incomplete data available from companies and the government. The ratings indicate the relative level of concern posed by exposure to the ingredients in this product - not the product itself - compared to other product formulations. The ratings reflect potential health hazards but do not account for the level of exposure or individual susceptibility, factors which determine actual health risks, if any.

Grade A

Lowest Concern

Few/no known or suspected hazards to health or the environment. Good ingredient disclosure.

Grade B

Low Concern

Limited potential for hazards to health or the environment. At least some ingredient disclosure.

Grade C

Moderate Concern

Some potential for hazards to health or the environment. At least some ingredient disclosure.

Grade D

High Concern

Likely hazards to health or the environment. May also have poor ingredient disclosure.

Grade F

Highest Concern

Potentially significant hazards to health or the environment or poor ingredient disclosure.

About the ratings: EWG provides information on cleaning product ingredients from the published scientific literature, to supplement incomplete data available from companies and the government. The ratings indicate the relative level of concern posed by exposure to the ingredients in this product - not the product itself - compared to other product formulations. The ratings reflect potential health hazards but do not account for the level of exposure or individual susceptibility, factors which determine actual health risks, if any.

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