| 2. | Harmful Effects of DMF on the Body:When DMF is used as a desiccant in small packets, its crystalline structure evaporates upon heating, transforming into a gas that permeates the product to prevent mold growth. However, it can also seep through clothing and onto the consumer's skin, causing contact dermatitis, itching, irritation, redness, and burns. In some cases, it can even lead to breathing difficulties. Allergic reactions have been reported in France, the UK, Finland, Poland, and Sweden, leading to requests to the European Commission to ban DMF, arguing that "...DMF can cause 'severe and painful' allergic reactions in consumers..." |
