Social problem "fragrance"

　Mask is indispensable with the new colona.If you go out and remove the mask in a place where no one is around, you will be surprised that the outside air contained a wide variety of scents.On the other hand, there is an olfactory impairment in one of the symptoms and sequelae of the new colona, and it is possible that the virus has some effect on the intrusion olfactic cells.

　Human smell is as good as dogs and mice, but the sense of fragrance varies greatly from person to person.I don't know if the fragrance that is good for a person feels the same.

　For example, detergent manufacturers and cosmetics manufacturers often add scent components to their products as "good aroma" based on sensual tests, but they feel uncomfortable, weak, or smell a little.Some people feel sick just because they are.

　Health damage caused by chemical substances contained in products with such scent has been called "fragrance".The victims of the "fragrance" are detergents and cigarettes that come in every day from the nearby of apartments, from those suffering from transient harm, such as feeling disgusted by the perfume drifting from the passengers.There are diverse people who have a serious illness of chemical sensitivity due to smoke.

　These chemical sensitivity do not know what substances will be triggers.It is a disease that can cause symptoms at any time.

　If unnecessary scents and excess scents become "fragrance", it is necessary to be more attentive to others.In a sense, it can be said that it is the same as a new colona infection, for example, a mask worn, which is important to be aware that you are in the danger of being infected.

What is a substance that causes "fragrance"?

　So, what kind of substances are the people suffering from the harm of the scent and the "fragrance"?

　Our surroundings are full of a wide variety of chemicals.Persons who suffer from chemical hypersensitivity due to chemical sensitivity, such as harmful volatile chemical substances (VOC), softener, cosmetics, facial cleansing, cigarette smoke, etc. from the living environment, are in Japan, including potential patients.It is estimated that there are more than 950,000 people.

　According to the 2020 questionnaire survey conducted by the 7 -Citizens' Association's "Liaison Committee to eliminate the Pilgrimage" by seven organizations, such as the Japan Consumer Federation, the product that caused illness (multiple answers in selected items) was softener (multiple answers).Washing agent, 86 %), fragrant synthetic detergent (73).7 %), perfume (66).5 %), disinfecting / deodorant (56).8 %), antiperspirant (42).In addition to selected items, such as 5 %), hairdressing materials with "Other" products (4).2 %) and air freshener (1).It is said that there are a wide variety of products, such as 6 %).

　Once a chemical sensitivity is developed, it can develop or worsen just by being exposed to a very small amount of chemicals.Therefore, it is necessary to properly evaluate and explain the adverse effects on the health of chemical substances, but the condition and onset mechanism of the health damage caused by a very small amount of chemicals in the environment are not yet well understood.There are few treatment institutions and experts, and there are many patients who are worried about their families, including physicians and other medical professionals, and their abstinence of their surroundings, and are worried about being exposed to words.

　According to a questionnaire survey on the "fragrance" mentioned above, "fragrance" by softener, synthetic detergent, and microcapsules, especially the cause, was highly upgraded.

　So what kind of substances are included in these products?

　Synthetic detergents contain a wide variety of ingredients, and some substances are harmful to the human body.For example, household synthetic detergents manufactured and sold by major US major consumer property manufacturers are added as components called methyl isochizolinone, but this substance causes some people's contact allergies.I know it will be.

　In addition, synthetic detergents also contain fragrances (some have the opinion that the "synthetic" detergent itself is harmful).For example, citronerol (geranium oil, common in rose oil) is also used as a flavor of synthetic detergent.Citronerol is also included in home synthetic detergents from major general consumer goods manufacturers, and the citronelor produced by plants has an insect evasion, and when an insect causing damage occurs, gelanium and the like create a citronelor that dislikes insects.

Why did synthetic detergents and softeners spread?

　On the other hand, there is a study that only a few people may cause contact allergies if they are particularly oxidized by citrus detergents as fragrances.It has been pointed out that the dangers of the above -mentioned methyl isochizorinone, such as the preservatives and fragrances such as fragrances and fragrances, have a complex effect on the human body by oxidizing and deteriorating, and allergens in the fragrance.It is said that there are many substances.

　The softener is literally used to make the clothing soft and feel good as a final finish after washing.The clothes are added to make the clothing soft and feel better.

　In addition, "fragrance" by microcapsules technology has complicated the problem.

　There are a variety of inoperable techniques in which guest substances containing scent components are encapsulated in microsized containers, stored, and wrapped them in a long lasting effect of guest substances.Micro capsule technology includes a melamine resin that synthesizes urethane resin, organic compound melamine and formaldehyde, and polysulphones of synthetic polymer compounds, and there are a wide variety of materials.It has also been pointed out that harmful monomers will be discharged by materials (wall materials) that make up the micro capsule itself.

　Cyclodextrin is the most effective substance that is released.This is a sustained release technology by a bucket -like bucket (polymer) called cyclodextrin.Put it in a polymer bucket container such as oligosaccharides and synthetic polygamy musks made from starch, and release the scent ingredients for a long period of time with physical actions such as the invasion of moisture.

　The inside of a cyclodextrin bucket container is incompatible with water and is compatible with the same hydrophobic substance, and such guests are easily taken into internal and retained firmly.

　特許など、この技術を関連する知財は米国のP&G社がほぼ独占的に取得しているが、合成洗剤などで使う場合、シクロデキストリン（多くはメチル化したβ-シクロデキストリン）の内部にゲスト物質として疎水性の芳香剤を入れ、揮発性の高い芳香剤が急速に失われることを防ぐという。

What is the dangers of microcapsules?

　Is there a risk of health impact on cyclodextrin used in synthetic detergent microcapsules?

　Research and development of sicrodchtlin has a long history and is a technology used in food and pharmaceuticals.Cyclodextrin is also listed in Japan and pharmaceutical additives.

　There are reports that the material of the "bucket" part is still undergoing research on toxicity evaluation and low cost, and that β-cyclodextrin will adversely affect the kidneys in mouse experiments.There is a risk of harmfulity depending on what is used in crosslinking substances connecting cyclodextrin.Also, if the crosslinking substance is a petroleum -based polymer, cyclodextrin can also be a hybrid micro plastic.

　As an overseas movement, the EU shows a movement to restrict the use of the added micro plastic (primary product), and the size of cyclodextrin is about 1-11..The 5 nanometers are within the scope of the general size of microplastics, but the EU's judgment for biodegradable polymers is shaking.On the other hand, the EU Chemical Material Agency (ECHA) has shown a movement to regulate all the intentionally added microplastics.

　These research and development of laundry detergents and its functionality have been promoted, including innovation of home appliances such as washing machines and dryers, advancing women's advancement, and reducing the burden on housework.

　Specifically, from powdered detergent to liquid detergents, solidification of liquid detergents again, environmental impact, lin -free, etc. were performed, but the softener in the 2000s in the 2000s when the washing detergent market was saturated.Manufacturers began to introduce them and have been launched into the Japanese market.

　Washing detergent manufacturers have launched huge advertising expenses such as softness, fragrance, deodorant, etc., and have begun to sell them in TV commercials and other places.Even in the background of the research and development of microcapsules, it is sometimes believed that detergent manufacturers can appeal to consumers if they last longer the scent ingredients, but that is dangerous.A substance means that the time to be dangerous will be longer.

　From the trend of laundry detergent market sluggishness and added value of softener, it can be said that "fragrance" occurred in order to occur as a result.

I heard the voice of the victim

　With the cooperation of the "liaison meeting that eliminates the fragrance", I am 6 people who are suffering from "fragrance" in a questionnaire format (3 people in Tokyo, 1 Kanagawa, Yamanashi, and Gifu Prefecture, respectively, from 30s.I heard opinions from all women in their 60s).The reason for being affected by the fragrance seems to be caused by moving to a new home (sick house syndrome), a coin laundry in the neighborhood, and a family smoking.

　After moving to a new house, A in his 50s became sick house syndrome, and then rough skin with synthetic detergents and cosmetics.She talked to a customer with a strong fragrance in the customer service, and she began to realize her throat, coughing, dying, her eyes, and her eyes were aware of her symptoms.

　Mr. B in his forties, who is suffering from "fragrance" from the nearby coin laundry, has a variety of scents from the coin laundry exhaust port, even if the veranda window is closed firmly, and each time it gets sick.Say it.After that, she moved, but her child was damaged by "fragrance" at school, and now both mother and child are looking for treatment.

　In his thirties, E, who is a nurse, has triggered the smell of cigarettes.Later, she began to have headaches, dizziness, vomiting, chills, fever, and depression symptoms with exhaust gas, synthetic detergent, etc.

　After passing in front of a heated tobacco (ICOS) experience meeting venue, Mr. E had asthma attacks, loss of consciousness, convulsions, and was urgently transported by emergency.Later, she relocated and recovered by medical treatment, but it worsened again by the children's nursery school children and the softener.

　Some women have developed after returning from overseas, where they are assigned.G, in his 50s, riding a domestic train after returning to the United States, and sneezing, coughing, and itching in the eyes came out.

　If you smell the strong fragrant softener, you will feel sick, and you will have allergic symptoms even if you do not smell.Mr. G shocked his head when he smelled the strong softener on the train, fainted, and noticed that it was fragrance.

　Four out of six were diagnosed with chemical sensitivity.At first, the symptoms from limited chemicals such as building materials, fragrances, heated tobacco, antibacterial agents, and insect repellents of new houses were gradually reacted, such as asphalt, car tires, and softener at the construction site.It is said that the number of smells has increased.Symptoms were headaches, dizziness, coughs, etc., but some of the severe symptoms were to lose consciousness and fainted as soon as they were exposed due to worsening chronic diseases such as asthma attacks.

　As a problem other than the health damage caused by such "fragrance", it is said that four people are not able to understand their pain and spiciness easily in human relationships.In addition, some people were hindering their work.

　For example, Mr. B mentioned earlier said, "What is wrong with the softener user," What's wrong with using a commercially available thing? "Friends who had been friends so far were leaving, so I couldn't find a solution, and my family seemed to feel painful.

　In the case of Mr. E, a nurse, he consulted with the child's nursery school, but left the park without understanding.Currently, both the garden and the parents are relocating to a nursery school that does not use softener or synthetic detergent.

Is there any movement to prevent "fragrance"?

　合成洗剤の健康懸念や環境への悪影響を示す研究成果が出されてくると、洗剤メーカーへの情報開示の圧力が強くなる。米国のカリフォルニア州やニューヨーク市などでは行政が洗剤メーカーへ情報開示を求め、P&G社は香料や芳香剤の成分リストを公表し、SCジョンソン社やレキットベンキーザー社も製品のアレルゲン成分情報の開示を進めるなどし始めた。

　However, the movement of Japanese administration is neat.In September 2020, the Japan Consumer Federation and the Japan Consumer Federation sought to five ministries and agencies, including the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, to seek, countermeasures, and regulations.The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has grasped the causal relationship and considers regulations after the scientific investigation is clear, and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has no scientific knowledge that fragrances are the cause of health damage.He answered that he was not thinking, and he did not seem to immediately take measures or regulate as a stage of collecting information.

　Such a work from the victims has been successful, and the movements are being seen.In March 2020, the Japanese industry group Japan, Japan, provided a guideline for manufacturers to voluntarily disclose fragrances.

　On February 26, 2021, a member of the Democratic Party of the Constitutional Democratic Party questioned the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology about "fragrance", and there are children who have been harmful to "fragrance" from the Minister of Education and cannot go to school.He responded to the answer that it was a heavy issue, and confirmed the government's policy of sharing information in cooperation with related ministries and agencies.

　In the subsequent questions and answers in the Diet, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology confirmed that the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology would encourage local governments to take on the "fragrance" issue.In the first place, before this problem was featured in the Diet, there were calls and countermeasures for "fragrance" in Sapporo City, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, etc., and preventing "fragrance" and measures.It is significant that the Ministry of Science has given the "endorsement" of the local government's Board of Education to solve the "fragrance" issue.

　In schools, there are such movements, but the problem is still neglected in the general public.According to those who suffer from "fragrance," there were many voices that politics and government should embark, regulate companies and products, and ensure safety.In the first place, the politics and the government will not move unless the recognition is widened in the first place.

　With measures to prevent infection of the new colona, the life of masking is becoming more common and the lid is being covered by our sense of smell.Chemicals also have an effect on masks.In addition, many people respond to disinfectants and antibacterial agents used in the same infection prevention measures, causing their health to adversely affect their health.

　I don't always feel like a preferred fragrance is the same.If a product based on the logic of large companies and the priority of interest benefits many consumers, if there are only a few people suffering, those who are benefiting are also suffering.You should think about it.In the era of the new Corona, consideration for others is becoming more than ever.