Toxic ingredient in disinfectants can give rise to antibiotic-resistant bacteria, birth defects and more
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One family of cleaning chemicals is receiving scrutiny for potential health concerns.
Disinfectant use has exploded during the coronavirus pandemic as
people try to keep their hands and surfaces clean. But one family of
cleaning chemicals is receiving scrutiny for potential health concerns.
Quats, or quaternary ammonium compounds, are charged molecules that can kill
bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Quats are effective disinfectants, but
some researchers are raising alarm given recent research on the
compounds’ possible human health and environmental effects, including
fertility issues, endocrine disruption, occupational asthma, marine
toxicity, and potential to spur antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
And, while industry defends quats as safe, some states are taking notice and looking into regulations.
Manufacturers and retailers in Massachusetts will be banned from selling or importing covered products like bedding, furniture, childrenâs products, window treatments and carpeting that contain 11 flame-retardant chemicals under legislation signed Friday by Gov. Charlie Baker.
The new law, which does not apply to inventory manufactured prior to Dec. 31, 2021, was celebrated by supporters who have pushed for its passage for years by arguing the chemicals can cause cancer and also are ineffective at slowing down fires.
In a tweet, Sen. Cynthia Creem said she filed flame retardants legislation eight years ago and called its passage a âgreat start to 2021â and an important way to protect children and first responders from âharmful chemicals.â When products containing the chemicals burn, Creem has said, they create âtoxic smoke.â