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VOC-emitting air fresheners exposed by UW study
The dangers of cheap, home air fresheners and scented laundry products are being examined by a recent University of Washington study. Looking specifically at solid disk, liquid spray and plug-in air fresheners, as well as scented laundry products, the study … Continue reading
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Olfactometer debuts in SF this week
If you’re in San Francisco this week, stop by the International Symposium on Olfaction and Taste. While you’re there, check out the “olfactometer” to find out whether your sniffer is up to snuff. It takes 12 minutes to smell 40 … Continue reading
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Public space scenting: Is it safe? Is it green?
Ambient scenting companies tackled questions about ecological and human safety at SCENTworld, the scent marketing expo and conference held recently in New York. According to Richard Weening, CEO of environmental-services and scent-marketing company Prolitec, “Scent safety for humans and the … Continue reading
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Smelling the coffee just might be enough
A recent study of sleep-deprived rats found that the mere aroma of coffee reduced the neurological effects of the sleep deprivation. Specifically, when the rats were deprived of sleep for one day, the researchers noted reduced mRNA levels in their … Continue reading
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Pollution harms sense of smell for Mexico City dwellers
A recent study has shown that residents of Mexico city, one of the world’s most polluted capital cities, are sustaining damage to their sense of smell. The test, conducted by a researcher at Mexico’s National Autonomous University (UNAM), involved testing … Continue reading
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Ambient scenting systems put to work in UK hospitals
UK ambient scenting company Signature Aromas has been placing their essential oil-based systems in hospitals to help reduce infections from airborne pathogens. The company’s Purazone system has been shown to be effective in destroying the deadly superbugs MRSA and C. … Continue reading
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Addressing the scent-sensitive
Guest column written for Air Sense, by the Scent Marketing Institute, in response to Can the scenting industry address the scent-sensitive? Scent and sensationalism Here’s one juicy headline: A financial consultant in Manhattan claims hypersensitivity to fragrances, caused by the … Continue reading
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