Some reed diffuser fragrances contain up to 70 percent isopropyl alcohol. This is the same thing as rubbing alcohol. Swallowing this can cause vomiting and make a child extremely drowsy.
Essential oils (e.g. lavender oil, eucalyptus oil) are also common ingredients. Reed diffusers are a variety of air freshener, used to broadcast fragrance into a living or working space.
The diffusers include a reservoir containing a fragrant solution and a series of 'wicks', made of rattan, bamboo or similar, to draw up the fragrant solution and release it into the air. The fragrant solutions have been reported to be composed of a solvent (70-90%), essential oils (10. Since reed diffusers are constantly diffusing, you also can't fine-tune and control the level of fragrance being scented the way you can with a high end electric diffuser.
This means that depending on the size of the room, some reed diffusers can be either overpowering, or go completely unnoticed. What are the side effects of reed diffusers? The safety of reed diffusers is mostly dependent on the user, the way it is used and the essential oil used.
The reed diffuser itself is quite safe to use, that is when you use pure essential oils instead of synthetic fragrances that are harmful to health. Carrier oils are lightweight, unscented base oils, whilst fragrance oils are typically essential oils. The liquid in reed diffusers can often be toxic or poisonous if ingested.
Abstract Objective: The objective of this study is to review the reported toxicity of reed diffuser fragrance liquid which, in addition to essential oils, commonly contains glycol ethers but other ingredients and/or alternatives are 3-methoxy-3-methyl-1-butanol, petroleum distillates, ethanol and isopropanol. This article examines the components of reed diffusers, the compounds that pose health risks, and the current scientific understanding of exposure. Essential Components of Reed Diffusers The liquid in a reed diffuser is primarily a blend of two components: a solvent base and a fragrance oil.
Toxicity of reed diffusers: a retrospective analysis of telephone enquiries to the UK National Poisons Information Service 2010. Reed diffusers can also pose a potential risk to dogs if they contain certain toxic ingredients or essential oils. Dogs, like cats, can be sensitive to certain substances found in reed diffusers.
To ensure the safety of your dog, it is generally recommended to avoid using reed diffusers or any other scented products that contain toxic essential oils or other harmful ingredients. Are air freshener beads or reed diffusers safe? Of all the formulations, the evaporating beads and reed diffuser solutions have the greatest risk of serious toxicity when swallowed by children. The beads are dangerous because they are easy to swallow, can be swallowed in large quantities, and contain enough VOCs to cause serious effects.