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An Investigation of Consumer Product Co-use Patterns - Focusing on air-fresheners and deodorizer -

생활화학제품 동시 사용현황 조사 - 방향제와 탈취제를 중심으로 -

  • Lee, Daeyeop (Environmental Health Research Department, National Institute of Environmental Research) ;
  • Lim, Hyunwoo (Environmental Health Research Department, National Institute of Environmental Research) ;
  • Kim, Joo-Hyon (Environmental Health Research Department, National Institute of Environmental Research) ;
  • Kim, Taksoo (Environmental Health Research Department, National Institute of Environmental Research) ;
  • Hwang, Moonyoung (Environmental Health Research Department, National Institute of Environmental Research) ;
  • Seok, Kwangseol (Environmental Health Research Department, National Institute of Environmental Research) ;
  • Seo, Jungkwan (Environmental Health Research Department, National Institute of Environmental Research)
  • 이대엽 (국립환경과학원 환경건강연구부) ;
  • 임현우 (국립환경과학원 환경건강연구부) ;
  • 김주현 (국립환경과학원 환경건강연구부) ;
  • 김탁수 (국립환경과학원 환경건강연구부) ;
  • 황문영 (국립환경과학원 환경건강연구부) ;
  • 석광설 (국립환경과학원 환경건강연구부) ;
  • 서정관 (국립환경과학원 환경건강연구부)
  • Received : 2018.02.14
  • Accepted : 2018.06.20
  • Published : 2018.06.28
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Abstract

Objective: Since certain chemicals are widely applied in a variety of consumer products, exposure via simultaneous use of multiple consumer products can put human health at risk. For this reason, use patterns of consumer products are an important factor inhuman health risk assessment. The aim of this study is to investigate co-use patterns of air-fresheners and deodorizers in Korea in order to estimate potential cumulative exposure. Methods: To collect the information on use patterns of air-fresheners and deodorizers, ten air-fresheners and 14 deodorizers were selected. A total of 3,000 participants were recruited and asked through on line questionnaires whether they had simultaneously used the selected air-fresheners and deodorant products in their daily lives. Results: Among the 3,000 participants, 45.6% had used more than two air fresheners and 46.3% used more than two deodorizers. The most common types of air fresheners used concurrently include liquid and candle types for indoor environments, while those of deodorizers were fabric trigger sprays and refrigerator gels. In addition, 73.7% used more than two products without product categories. Fabric trigger sprays were contained in all of the high-ranking product combinations. Conclusions: This study showed that many consumers concurrently used air-fresheners and deodorizers in their daily routines. For accurate exposure assessment, co-use patterns of consumer products should be further investigated.

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