Toxic Chemicals In The Home
Everyday household products could be killing us.
Air Fresheners – ethanol, phenol, xylene and other nerve deadening products: toxic to our organs.
Pesticides for termites and ants – Chlorpyriphos, has been found in homes 10 years after exposure: affects the nervous system.
Varnishes – Formaldehyde: potential carcinogen, eye and skin irritation, wheezing, coughing, nausea, dizziness and lethargy.
Polyvinyl wallpaper, Floor coverings, Lacquers – Methyl acetate: respiratory irritation, can cause headaches and impaired concentration.
Paints and varnishes- Cadmium, chromates and other potential carcinogens: memory problems, headaches, brain damage, lung disease.
Wood and textile Preservatives, Glues – Pentachlorophenol: toxic to Liver, Kidney, causes sweating, loss of muscle control, central nervous system damage.
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