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BREATHE AND THINK BETTER WITHOUT CHEMICALS.

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Fragrances and chemicals are dangerous to you and at least 15% of the community who are reactive. People vulnerable with asthma and migraines, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, depression and even high blood pressure react to perfumes and other fragrance products.  Chemicals do not belong in a nursery or in a classroom. Chemical composition of fragrances is related to other hazardous wastes,  toxic chemicals and pesticides. If you have vulnerable children and infants in your home consider that fragrance free is healthier. Your cologne may be the reason or cause of aggravated symptoms. Kids now are being assaulted by medications and chemicals that did not exist when you where growing up.  Some cities like New Brunswick in Canada and Nova Scotia have banned fragrances in many public places .
HERE IS A LIST OF SAFER THAN USUAL SOAPS -ALL OF THEM CAN BE DILUTED

Dr. Bronner super mild Castille and unscented baby and bar soap; Aveeno fragrance free cleansing bars; Rokeach kosher ORIGINAL; Clinique unscented, Pure Castille,  Kirks original coco hard water Castille soap; Caswell Massey Pure Castille; Erlanders Olive oil soap; Kiss my  face  Olive soap; Sirenia Coconut soap; Unscented vegetable glycerin; Colonial soap from Trader Joe’s; Oatmeal unscented from health food stores. Botanic Gold, Sun Gold and others.
COSMETICS
Ida Grae, Dr. Hushkae, Penders
Ahava Dead Sea Health Products, Kibbutz Mitzpe -Shalem.  Israel
Alexander Avery Purely Natural 
Arbonne international
Aveda
Aveena Bare Essentials
Beauty Control Cosmetics hypoallergenic dermatologist tested
Beauty Naturally has alcohol free hair spray
Caswell Massey Co Ltd.
Clear Reflections, Cosmetics Nature’s Gate Herbal Cosmetics , Patricia Allison
Dakota Free

Watch for masking fragrance, natural fragrance, herbs and essential oils. They are also allergenic.
WHAT’S IN YOUR FABRIC SOFTENER?

WHERE CAN YOU GET NON TOXIC DRYERS SHEETS?
 US. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Identification of Polar Volatile Organic Compounds in Consumer Products and Common Microenvironment, 1991 reference: Lance Wallace, EPA; Phone 703.648.4287 and Polar Organic Compounds in Fragrances of Consumer Products Symptoms of exposure are taken from industry-generated Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Compiled by Julia Kendall- died from chemical poisoning (1935 - 1997); distributed by Environmental Healing Network
What's in dryer sheets and the new detergents with added laundry softener.

Alpha-terpineol -- Causes CNS disorders ... "highly irritating to mucus membranes” "Aspiration into the lungs can produce pneumonitis or even fatal edema." Can also cause "excitement, ataxia (loss of muscular coordination), hypothermia, CNS and respiratory depression, and headache." "Prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact."
BENZYL ACETATE  is carcinogenic and linked to pancreatic cancer . "From vapors: irritating to eyes and respiratory passages, exciting cough." "In mice: hyperaemia of the lungs." "Can be absorbed through the skin causing systemic effects." "Do not flush to sewer."
BENZYL ALCOHOL -- Causes CNS disorders and irritating to the upper respiratory tract" ... "headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drop in blood pressure, CNS depression, and death in severe cases due to respiratory failure."
CAMPHOR -- Causes CNS disorders and on pn EPA's Hazardous Waste list. Symptoms: "local irritant and CNS stimulant" ..."readily absorbed through body tissues" ..."irritation of eyes, nose and throat" ..."dizziness, confusion, nausea, twitching muscles and convulsions." "Avoid inhalation of vapors.
CHLOROFORM is toxic. Anesthetic. Carcinogenic and on EPA's Hazardous Waste list. "Avoid contact with eyes, skin, clothing. Do not breathe vapors ... Inhalation of vapors may cause headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, irritation of respiratory tract and loss of consciousness." "Inhalation can be fatal." "Chronic effects of overexposure may include kidney and/or liver damage." "Medical conditions generally aggravated by exposure: kidney disorders, liver disorders, heart disorders, skin disorders."
ETHYL ACETATE – Narcotic that is on EPA's Hazardous Waste list. "It irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract and may cause headache and narcosis and may cause anemia with leukocytosis and damage to liver and kidneys" "Wash thoroughly after handling."
LIMONENE is Carcinogenic. "Prevent its contact with skin or eyes because it is an irritant and sensitizer." "Always wash thoroughly after using this material and before eating, drinking, ...applying cosmetics. Do not inhale limonene vapor."
LINALOOL is a Narcotic. Causes DNS disorders such as respiratory disturbances and attracts bees." "In animal tests: ataxic gait, reduced spontaneous motor activity and depression ... depressed heart activity ... development of respiratory disturbances leading to death."
PENTANE -- "Danger -- Harmful if inhaled; extremely flammable. Keep away from heat and avoid breathing vapor." "Inhalation of vapors may cause headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, irritation of respiratory tract and loss of consciousness. Repeated inhalation of vapors may cause central nervous system depression.
Contact can cause eye irritation. Prolonged exposure may cause dermatitis (skin rash).

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 CAN FABRIC SOFTENERS MAKE YOU SICK?

Exposure can result from the toxic fumes coming out of vented dryers using dryer sheets as well as treated fabrics (e.g., clothes, sheets, towels).  Have you been enjoying a walk in the neighborhood and found you have suddenly felt agitated or disturbed without realizing why?  Do you get a numb feeling in the side of your face -- and the doctors can't find the reason?  Do you get a sudden onset of dizziness or a headache? Asthma? Allergies? Fabric softeners, like other fragrant products, contain petrochemicals, used in untested combination. These chemicals can adversely affect the central nervous system (CNS) -- your brain and spine.  CNS exposure symptoms include: aphasia, blurred vision, disorientation, dizziness, headaches, hunger, memory loss, numbness in face, pain in neck and spine. CNS disorders include: Alzheimer's Disease, Attention Deficit Disorder, Dementia, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Seizures, Strokes, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), learning and focus disabilities, agitation and anger. 

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Doctors can request MSDS of the chemicals in them. If made ill by fabric softener used provide a description of your symptoms. If you suffer symptoms from exposures to fabric softeners -- are your heavy headed, lightheaded or fatigued or just angry then do something and do not accept ill health.
Telephone 1-800-638-2772; press 1; press 999 in order to file an official complaint with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Should you want to file a report on a hazardous product emphasize central nervous system disorder symptoms. Allergic symptoms are not given priority in Commission investigations.  Request the boards consider the issue of scented fabric softeners in dryer exhausts as a factor in outdoor air pollution -- fragrance products are made with petrochemicals used in untested combinations. Feel free to copy and post, just please credit Julia Kendall. She worked till her last breath to warn others of the danger of chemicals.

WHAT IS MAKING ALL OF US SICK?

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  1,4-dichlorobenzene and para-dichlorobenzene 1,4-Dioxane known carcigenous chemicals penetrate the skin.  1,4-dioxane PEG, polyethylene, polyethylene glycol, polyoxyethylene, sodium laureth sulfate or oxynol, Polysorbate 60 and polysorbate 80  do  not sound like things your baby should sniff while you cuddle him or her? Look at the ingredients of your moisturizers and other body lotions.  2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol or Bronopol used as preservative forms carcinogenic nitrosamines in cosmetics, shampoo, lotions and even baby products . Take care!
2-Butoxy-1-Ethanol or butylcellosolve are in most aerosol propellants. Alkyl Phenoxy Polyethoxy Ethanol or phenol is a natural pesticide in everything ! Read your labels on every bottle or propellant you have in your home.  Ammonia or ammonium chloride, ammonium hydroxide, benzalkonium chloride and quaternary ammonium compounds irritate skin, eyes and breathing passages and cause skin cancer. Take a look at your stuff under the sink in the bathroom! Read your labels. Plants, animals and fish don't like it. Why should you? The EPA lists ammonia as a toxic chemical so why is it in a wide range of household cleaning products including glass cleaners, all-purpose cleaners, disinfectants and more. Watch out for Ammonium Chloride, Ammonium Hydroxide, Amyl Acetate from banana oil, pear oil that irritate skin and effect  the brain cells.  Neurotoxins cause central nervous system and depression. Its in your furniture polish, nail finishes, nail polish remover and perfume. Benzalkonium Chloride is used as a disinfectant in hand soaps, dish washing detergent, disinfectants and cleaners.   Benzene kills off your mucus membranes, poisons you if you swallow some and the fumes are toxic. The EPA and OSHA admit its a threat to public health but oven cleaners, detergents, furniture polish, spot removers, nail polish remover are full of this . What is the EPA doing on this? Ask!  Ask in which century do they plan to phase these toxic products out of use.  Bronopol  2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol Butane, butoxyethanol , Butyl cellosolve, 2-butoxy-1-ethanol, ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, butoxyethanol, butyl oxitol are all highly toxic synthetic solvents and grease cutters designed for the purpose of eating thru living matter . What are your membranes, your liver, your skin and your brain? They are found in degreasers, window cleaners, and other household cleaning products. Butyl Oxitol , Butylparaben, Carbon Disulfide , Caustic Soda  a few  more to watch. Chlorine or sodium hypochlorite, hypochlorite, chlorine dioxide, sodium dichloroixocyanurate, hydrogen chloride, hydrochloric acid, Chlorine Dioxide can be fatal upon inhalation. Chlorine and its bye products cause injuries and deaths.  Chlorine gas was very efficient in the killing of millions in concentrations camps and now chlorine gas is everywhere killing  germs and what else ?  Check the list of chemical injuries, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia and other health problems in the last 50 years. Chlorinated drinking water causes bladder and rectal cancer and Ohio is famous for its high level of bladder cancer. Is it the chemicals in the water or the chlorine or both?  Chlorine is listed an a hazard yet its in dishwasher detergent, tub and tile cleaners and even put in swimming pools as well as drinking water enforced by the health department.  They obviously have not heard of OZONE and ULTRA VIOLET for disinfection. Cocamide DEA or cocami edi ethanolamine form carcinogenic nitrosamines and are in most dishwashing liquids, shampoos and cosmetics. Cocamide  Diethanolamine is not too friendly either.  Colors and Dyes (FD&C or D&C) are artificial colors made from petrochemicals and cause cancer. Skin absorption as well as allergies are caused by these delightful dyes found in your children’s food, ice creams, sweets and medicines, and are also irritants to the skin and eyes. They are found on labels as FD&C or D&C and followed by a color and a number. Yellow, amber, green or blue products are obviously dyed with synthetic color as are most all-purpose cleaners. Your medications are full of them so you do not mistake one poison for another. The medications for people suffering from allergies have these dyes in them.  D-limonene is an eye and skin irritant causing neurotoxicity. D limonene is in paints, pet flea-control products, lice treatments and cleaning products. So called safe products made of citrus have this as the main ingredient.  DEA (also known as diethanolamine and monoethanolamine are specialists in causing skin and eye irritation. They create carcinogenic nitrosamines when they react with other chemicals like nitrates. Check household cleaning and personal care products to find them.  Diammonium EDTA , Diazolidinyl Urea , Diethanolamine , Diethylene Dioxide , Diethylene Ether  Diethylene Oxide  Diethylene ether, dioxane is listed as a hazardous air pollutant in the 1990 Clean Air Act.  Check your window cleaners.  EDTA known as ethylene-diamine-tetra-acetic and diammonium EDTA are experts in irritating mucus membranes and skin leading to allergies, asthma and skin rashes.  They bind with heavy metals trapped in lakes and streams so fish and fowl can get their dose and transfer it to you before they die. These chemicals are in your laundry detergent.
Ethoxylated Alcohols Ethylene, Glycol Monobutyl , Ether Ethylene, diamine-tetra-acetic , Ethylparaben Flame Retardants  are all mutagenic and carcinogenic to animals. Absorbed through the skin from clothing and bedding as is formaldehyde which is an irritating, allergy-producing neurotoxin and carcinogen causing insomnia, coughing, headaches, nausea, nosebleeds, skin rashes and allows for development of sensitivities to many other chemicals.  2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol, diazolidinyl urea, DMDM hydantoin, imidazolidinyl urea and quaternium 15. All break down into formaldehyde used in deodorizers, nail polish and hardeners and is a common air pollutant  used in permanent press sheets, mattresses, foam, plastics and building materials. School kids and seniors living or schooling in the new prefabricated or manufactured buildings are falling like flies from the effects of the formaldehyde poisoning in these buildings or even the formaldehyde Fragrances are 95% derived from petrochemicals. Hundreds of chemicals make up the term fragrance.  Ethylene chloride, formaldehyde benzene and more.  Allergies, skin irritations, headaches nausea are all aggravated if not caused by chemicals as well as allergens.

CHEMICAL SENSITIVITIES CAN BE CAUSED ,PROVOKED AND AGGRAVATED BY FRAGRANCES

Glycol Ether brings about irritation of the skin, eyes, nose and throat, and create havoc  to the reproductive system. Liver and kidney damage can be caused by absorption of these Ethers.  Some household cleaning products, paints, cosmetics and perfumes use them.  Read labels on your stuff. These are absorbed by skin so why are they allowed in the products people use as cosmetics?  Hydrochloric Acid dissolves and destroys tender tissues upon direct contact. Eyes, nose and throat easily irritated by vapors  burn and result in permanent damage. Rust removers are known to use this acid. Hydrogen Chloride Hypochlorite, Imidazolidinyl ,Urea, Diazolidinyl urea , are most commonly used cosmetic preservatives after the parabens. This primary cause of contact dermatitis is in many cosmetics, baby shampoos, personal care products and fragrances, hair products, ointments, lotions. Lindane is toxic causing convulsions and seizures yet used in shampoos for head lice. MEA, Methanol or methyl alcohol brings on eye and skin irritant to cause blindness. It is neurotoxic yet found in household products such as glass cleaners, some paint removers and strippers, art products. Methyl Alcohol Methylparaben Methyl n-Butyl Ketone , Monoethanolamine , Morpholine  are extremely toxic and are irritating to skin, eyes and mucus membranes, cause liver and kidney damage while reacting with nitrites to form nitrosamines.  These you will discover in most of your cleaners, furniture polishes and car wax.  n-Hexane, Naphthas , Napthalene used as moth balls cause irritation to eyes and skin, cataracts, corneal damage and kidney damage. These are carcinogens, extremely toxic to small children and infants and causes blood damage to the fetus. They are in mothballs, air fresheners, deodorizers, carpet cleaners and toilet bowl cleaners.  Nonylphenol is an endocrine disruptor and should be avoided.

OctylDimethyl PABA Organic Solvents carbon disulfide, n-hexane, metyln-butyl ketone, trichloroethylene, perchloroethylene, toluene are all neurotoxic and central nervous system depressants and hazardous to the reproductive systems. Used in cleaners, degreasers, metal polishes, varnish and lacquer removers, dry cleaning, paints and coatings, adhesives.

EPA will take 50 years to make changed to industry norms.  One chemical at a time is discussed and phased out every 10 years while another takes its place with a new name. Some products reappear with a different name or they stop being the active ingredient and become the inactive.
Oxyno, lp-Dichlorobenzene, para-dichlorobenzene, Paqdimate-O cause formation of nitrosamines and are bound to be in your sunscreens and cosmetics. Para-dichlorobenzene, p-dichlorobenzene, PDCB, 1,4-dichlorobenzene are toxic, carcinogenic highly volatile chemicals causing liver and kidney damage. Used in moth repellents, toilet deodorizers, room deodorants and insecticides. Parabens, Methylparaben, Proipylparaben, butylparaben, Ethylparaben)are preservatives  causing irritation and allergic as well as chemical  reactions.  Used in personal care products, shampoo and cosmetics.  PDCB para-dichlorobenzene, Perchloroethylene are all chemical air pollutants and water contaminants. Drinking water contaminated with perc is associated with leukemia and birth defects. Long-term overexposure may endanger the nervous system but they are in spot removers, degreasers and dry cleaning fluids. Has anyone followed the life cycle of dry cleaning employees?
Petroleum Distillates, Naphthas, such as toluene, xylene, benzene, Napthalene are all petrochemicals causing eye, skin and respiratory irritant. Neurotoxic effects lead to organic brain damage yet used freely in heavy-duty cleaners, laundry stain removers, furniture polish, car waxes, lice shampoo, home and garden pesticides and pet flea-control products. Phenol Phenoxy, Polyethoxy, ethanol, nonyl Phenoxy ethoxyate are toxic and carcinogens.  Swelling, pimples and hives are common and a child can collapse if they swallow this product by mistake, cause circulatory collapse, convulsions, cold sweats and coma.  They are in most detergents, disinfectants and furniture polish.
One of the leading causes of contact dermatitis is Propane Propellants butane. The effect the eye, throat and are respiratory irritants aggravating asthma and causing breathing difficulties, eye injuries and chemical burns brought about or provoked by a wide range of aerosol products,  including oven cleaners, furniture polishes, air fresheners, insecticides and personal care products.
Propylene Glycol has severe adverse health effects including contact dermatitis and allergies, kidney and liver damage. Cosmetics, personal care products, baby products use propylene glycol. Pyrethrin is both an allergen and causes toxic brain damage. Found in head lice treatments, pesticides and pet flea-control products. Sodium Bisulfate in toilet bowel cleaners can damage your eyes, skin and breathing process. It’s in your toilet disinfectant.   Sodium Hydroxide, lye, caustic soda, sodalye is a most corrosive eye, skin and respiratory irritant.  Lye can cause lung damage, blindness and be fatal if swallowed yet in a wide range of household cleaners including oven cleaners, tub and tile cleaners, toilet bowl cleaners and drain openers. Cosmetic talc is carcinogenic and talc is the basis of powder in baby and bat powders, face powders, dry rouge, and foot powder.
Toluene or xylene, organic solvent is a highly toxic petrochemical solvent. Dangerous to eye and skin and reproductive systems and an ingredient in spot removers, car cleaners, paints. Trichloroethane (TCA) a severe eye irritant absorbed thru skin and is a dangerous air pollutant. Inhalation and ingestion thru cosmetics and as a degreaser can bring about death. Trichloroethylene is a suspected carcinogen, irritating to eyes and nose and found in spot removers.  Should these be in your cosmetics?

 PLANTS TO ABSORB TOXINS

Areca palm- Chrysalidocarpus lutescens -8.5 of all indoor air toxins.
Lady palm - Rhapis excelsa- 8.5, all indoor air toxins.
Bamboo palm - Chamaedorea seifrizii ,-8.4,benzene,trichloroethylene and  formaldehyde.
Rubber plant - Ficus robusta,-8.0, formaldehyde.
Dracaena 'Janet Craig' -Dracaena deremensis, 'Janet Craig , 7.8, all indoor  air toxins,  especially cigarette smoke.
English ivy  -Hedera helix-- 7.8, formaldehyde.
Dwarf date palm -Phoenix roebelenii-7.8, xylene (found in paints, solvents  and adhesives).
Ficus Alii  -icus macleilandii 'Alii'--7.7, all indoor air toxins.
Boston fern-Nephrolepis exaltata 'Bostoniensis'--7.5, formaldehyde.
Peace lily -Spathiphyllum sp.--7.5, alcohols, acetone, trichloroethylene, benzene and formaldehyde.
Corn plant  -Dracaena fragrans 'Massangeana'--7.5-all indoor air toxins.
Golden pothos -Epipremnum aureum--7.5, all indoor air toxins.
Kimberley Queen fern -Nephrolepis obliterata---7.4, all indoor air toxins, especially formaldehyde and alcohols.
Florist's mums -Chrysanthemum morifolium-- 7.4- formaldehyde, benzene and ammonia.
Gerbera daisy -Gerbera jamesonii- 7.3, all indoor toxins.
Dracaena 'Warneckei' -Dracaena deremensis 'Warneckei'-- 7.3, benzene.
Dragon tree -Dracaena marginata--7.0, xylene and trichloroethylene.
 Red emerald philodendron -Philodendron erubescens-- 7.0, all indoor air toxins.
Syngonium -Syngonium podophyllum-,-7.0, all indoor air toxins.
Parlor palm -Chamaedorea elegans--6.6, all indoor air toxins.

 SOLVENTS IN TOILETRIES

Hexachloephene ,
acetyl-ethyl ,
tetramethyl-
tetralin ,
zinc,
pyridenethione,
butanol
toluene , benzal chloride, 
methylene chloride ,
and limonene
300 other known tested toxins and are accepted by our EPA and FDA in our cosmetics. Also found in food and water.

 CHEMICALS APPROVED BY EPA AND FDA ARE CAUSING

Autoimmune diseases, multiple chemical sensitivity asthma and allergy, sinusitis, depression, addictions, lack of orientation. Cancer and a host of symptoms few are trained to recognize and treat.  Recycled hazardous wastes and pesticides are included as ingredients for shampoos and nail polish, hair spray and fragrances.  Chemicals restricted in industry are FDA approved in your baby’s shampoo.
While 30% Americans are known to be suffering from toxicity in the environment you are still breathing, absorbing or eating dangerous chemicals. All fragrances are suspect.  Odors affect the brain as you breathe just like cocaine whether you have diagnosed symptoms or not.
Check ingredients and suspect the word inert.  Aerosols containing ammonia, chlorine and chloride, air fresheners and disinfectants containing pesticides or other dangerous to human life materials are used liberally without warning.
Don’t become a chemical injury or allergy statistic. Cancers, depressions, autoimmune disease, senility, arthritic type symptoms, fatigues or even high blood pressure are being aggravated and even caused by an increasing chemical onslaught. Watch your chemical load.

DANGEROUS CHEMICAL FUMES IN CARPETING

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Adhesives 4-pc (4-phenylcyclohexene) and many chemicals such as styrene come from sb latex backing and create the fumes associated with regular new carpets. These cause headaches, runny eyes and nose and odors persist for months and years. After an EPA headquarters incident when hundreds of employees became ill of sick building syndrome, the chemical companies supplying sb latex to the carpet industry coordinated a styrene butadiene latex manufacturers council. Tests where done to appease the public.  Vinyl-backed carpet tiles were tested.  They emitted a distinct chemical odor, such as vinyl acetate and formaldehyde. The cpsc study did not find any negative health could result from this, but people breathing the fumes did.  Health complaints associated with carpets include neurological, central nervous system and respiratory problems.  Asthma, allergies, multiple chemical sensitivity (mcs) and environmental illness (ei) are on the increase as people become exposed to low level exposures whether chronic or in one onslaught.  Volatile organic chemicals (vocs), styrene, 4-pc, and formaldehyde are the worst.   Although some states warn people of their presence in carpets, the industry persists in using carpet adhesives and seam sealants, cushions and pads, emitting dangerous toxic chemical fumes.   Carpet adhesive is spread over the entire surface and is usually sb latex. Seam sealants release 1,1,1-trichloroethane and toluene.  Many carpets with nylon face fibers are stitched into polypropylene primary backing and positioned with styrene butadiene latex (sb latex, called sbr for styrene butadiene rubber) adhesive on the underside.  two pounds per square yard of adhesive is the usual secondary sb backing for most carpets. Polypropylene is the primary backing for others.  Some carpets have fabric or polymer secondary backing, attached with a thin coat of sb latex.  Synthetic foam cushion laminated directly to carpet is another form of backing.  Backing materials of styrene butadiene latex are highly reactive compounds, made of toxic components. 4-pc,  sblatex, polypropylene or polyurethane. Carpet cushion of bonded urethane, prime urethane, sponge rubber, synthetic fiber, and rubberized jute are cushioning material. Urethane made by foaming urethane and methyl butane.  Sponge rubber cushion is synthetic rubber material than has been vulcanized or foamed.  Carpet dyeing, resistant scotch guard (tm), antistatic, antimicrobials are all no good for you.

 FORMALDEHYDE

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is a colorless, organic chemical and an excellent preservative and bonding agent. Formaldehyde is in your lipstick, toothpaste, soft drinks, shampoo, kitchen cabinets, carpeting and wall board of your kid’s school and parent’s mobile home. Eye, nose and throat irritation coughing, skin rashes, headaches, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and nosebleeds are just a few of the everyday symptoms of formaldehyde. EPA has classified formaldehyde as a probable human carcinogen meaning that it causes cancer in animals and likely humans.  A great percentage of people are hypersensitive to the irritant effects of formaldehyde even at lowest of levels. People often develop hypersensitivity after breathing formaldehyde vapors during a renovation of home or remodeling or working in a carpet or fabric store. Seamstresses are known to develop these symptoms after cutting and sewing formaldehyde fabrics for years.   
Most homes and offices have measurable formaldehyde levels using conventional particleboard sub flooring, wallboards and carpets.  Two to five years after installation, two to three times the acceptable limit of formaldehyde can be measure in the air. Formaldehyde is in pressed wood products, particleboard, plywood, medium-density fiberboard and paneling used in furniture manufacturing, new home construction, remodeling and renovation, and mobile home construction. Insulation from formaldehyde, urea-formaldehyde foam insulation (uffi) was a big source of contamination in the past. Formaldehyde products usually only emit vapors for 7 to 8 years. The emissions are most detrimental during the first few 365 days and the intensity gradually eases up over the next 7 to 8 years. Most home insulated with uffi had indoor air concentrations of under 0.1 parts per millions (ppm) one year after installation.
However uffi when exposed to extreme heat or moisture can begin to emit formaldehyde vapors no matter how old the insulation.  Some consumer paper products, such as grocery bags, waxed papers, facial tissues and paper towels, are treated with urea-formaldehyde (uf) resins to make them stronger.  Many common household cleaning agents also contain formaldehyde, and uf resins are used as stiffeners, wrinkle resisters, water repellents, fire retardants and adhesive binders in floor covering, carpet backing and permanent-press clothes. Unexplained headache, rashes, nausea, vomiting, nose bleeding, or eye, nose, or throat irritation could mean levels of formaldehyde gas are too high.  Newer mobile or prefabricated home expose their residents to the highest levels since they usually contain high amounts of particleboard materials and have a tight construction that prevents air flow toxic fumes from formaldehyde remains in the air.
Ventilation and circulation of outside air into the home is imperative and installing or using exhaust fans is not a mistake. It may reduce your level of contamination to below 0.1 ppm. If formaldehyde is in the insulation, particleboard or sub flooring, it is too difficult or expensive to remove the source walls and floors and cabinets they may be covered with vapor-barriers paint, sealants or even covered with carbon materials -all us for this information. If the source of formaldehyde is paneling, plywood or particleboard, you can coat it with special sealers.
Air purification to remove chemicals for the air can reduce contamination of your home or office.  If the humidity level inside your home is above 50%, using a dehumidifier to reduce the humidity will reduce formaldehyde levels.  Common houseplants may be able to filter formaldehyde out of indoor air. Solid wood for furniture and cabinets are better for you than particleboard cabinets. Consider living free of chemicals.

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* Maintenance Chemicals: pesticides, disinfectants, deodorizers, waxes. * Strong odors ("outgassing") from construction, renovation and furnishing projects such as carpeting, glue, paints, roofing materials, pressed board products. * Office and classroom equipment and materials: solvent-based markers, printer, copy machines, craft and laboratory supplies. * Car and bus exhaust fumes. * Scented personal products. * Dusts and molds. * Inadequate fresh air intake and ventilation. * Poor air distribution. * Temperature and humidity extremes. * Poorly maintained ventilation systems. * Emissions from nearby businesses, farms, factories, landfill sites. In an average lifespan of 70 years, we breathe some 500 million to one billion times. The quality of the air we breathe intimately affects our personal state of health and vitality. When students and teachers are trapped in these energy-efficient, sick schools, and engulfed in a cloud of some 900 identified indoor air pollutant, many of which are capable of causing cognitive, behavioral and immune dysfunction.

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INFORMATION ON CHEMICALS, PESTICIDES AND PRODUCT SAFETY: á

EPA Sponsored National Pesticides Telecommunications Network, 800-858-7378 (806-743-3091 in TX) á

Environmental Research Foundation (publishes "Rachel Carson's Hazardous Waste News"), 410-263-1584

National Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides, 202-543-5450

Toxic Substances Control Act Hotline (U.S. EPA), 202-554-1404

Consumer Product Safety Commission, 800-638-2772

YOUR DOCTOR CAN REQUEST MATERIAL SAFETY DATA and REQUEST FULL DISCLOSURE OF THE CONTENTS IN YOUR PRODUCT INCLUDING INERT MATERIALS. A doctor may request full Information by citing the code 29 CFR1910.1200 and 1910.20. The OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION AND ACCESS TO MEDICAL RECORDS STANDARDS ALLOWING HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ACCESS TO TRADE SECRET INFORMATION.

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