Brazilian Blowout, has been shown to emit formaldehyde gas. The manufacturer of the products, GIB, LLC, settled with the California Attorney General’s office on January 30 for $600,000 in fees and penalties due to deceptive advertising.
Brazilian Blowout products are used in a salon hair straightening process that can cost anywhere from $500-$1,500. Despite lab tests where the products contained almost 10% formaldehyde, the products were labeled “safe” and “formaldehyde-free.” Formaldehyde is a known carcinogenic and is on California’s Proposition 65 list of cancer-causing chemicals, requiring it to be labeled as such.
Salon workers who are exposed to these chemicals may experience difficulty breathing, nosebleeds, headaches and eye irritation. They can also experience allergic reactions of skin, eyes, and lungs in addition to being exposed to a cancer hazard. If you have been affected by Brazilian Blowout treatments, you should contact an experienced work injury attorney to understand your rights. You may be entitled to Worker’s Compensation benefits.
The work injury attorneys at Wagner Reese are knowledgeable in Worker’s Compensation and work injury law. They offer free initial consultations to help you get the benefits you and your family deserve. Call us today at (888) 676-1598.
