"We do know that habitual inhalation of aerosolized PG in industrial settings can lead to issues with the central nervous system, personality and behavior changes, and reduced spleen function. In fact, the Dow Chemical Company states that "inhalation exposure to [propylene glycol] mists should be avoided," and the American Chemistry Council has repeatedly issued warnings about inhaling theater fog as it may contribute to eye and respiratory infections.
"Propylene Glycol is a pulmonary irritant—it's used for theater fog," Glantz told me. "And if you look on the product packaging, there's a warning on there to avoid prolonged exposure. And there you're not even breathing it in hot."
Even better, when heated above a certain temperature, PG will convert to propylene oxide—a class 2B carcinogen as rated by the International Agency for Research."
Sent
|