Aerosol Air Freshener Spray
Moderate burden — Aerosol Air Freshener Spray adds a moderate, reducible exposure.
Spray-can room and fabric fresheners.
The breakdown
Each driver rated 0 (none) to 10 (worst)
Evidence strength: moderate · Detox Score = 100 − hazard×4.6 − exposure×3.4 − persistence×2.6, clamped 1–100.
What this means for you
A Detox Score of 57 places aerosol air freshener spray in the Moderate band. Aerosol fresheners release VOCs and often phthalates as fragrance carriers, which you then inhale in an enclosed room. Ventilation addresses odour at the source rather than masking it.
Frequently asked questions
Is aerosol air freshener spray a toxic exposure?
Aerosol Air Freshener Spray has a Detox Score of 57 out of 100 (Moderate burden), which means it adds a moderate, reducible exposure. Aerosol fresheners release VOCs and often phthalates as fragrance carriers, which you then inhale in an enclosed room. Ventilation addresses odour at the source rather than masking it.
What is a safer alternative to aerosol air freshener spray?
A lower-exposure swap for aerosol air freshener spray is: Open a window, or simmer citrus peel and herbs. Aerosol fresheners release VOCs and often phthalates as fragrance carriers, which you then inhale in an enclosed room. Ventilation addresses odour at the source rather than masking it.