UPDATE: Research Center Finds Formaldehyde in "Formaldehyde-Free" Brazilian Blowout - Sentry Air Systems, Inc.
On September 28th, we blogged about the statements posted by Oregon Health & Science University’s (OHSU) Center for Research on Occupational and Environmental Toxicology regarding the toxic ingredients found in two hair straightening solutions sold by Brazilian Blowout.
To view our last blog entry discussing the initial findings of this research: Click Here.
In addition to the formaldehyde concentration found in this product [10.6%, 6.3%, 10.6% and 10.4% using four different sampling methods], the Oregon OSHA also found the product to contain methanol, ethanol, 1-hexadecenanol, and phenol (at undetermined concentrations).
Oregon OSHA also received a sample of Acai Professional Smoothing Solution from a third Portland-area salon that contained formaldehyde concentrations of 8.4% and 8.6% [utilizing two different testing methods].
For Oregon OSHA’s formaldehyde standard, click here.
For the United States Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA) formaldehyde standard, click here.
For further information on ventilation and purification methods to help improve air quality during these hair straightening treatments, please call Melissa Vaughn at Sentry Air Systems at 713-690-2153 or email us at bktinfo@sentryair.com.
Or visit www.bktformaldehyde.com – our website dedicated to BKT safety.