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HAZARDS OF COMMON
HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS
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INTRODUCTION Many household products may seem
harmless Some are harmless until reacted with
another common product
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HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS
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DRAIN AND OVEN CLEANERS Caustic Eye and skin
irritant Flammable Toxic when
ingested
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FURNITURE POLISH Petroleum
product in polish can cause kidney damage
Eye and lung irritant
Vapors can cause loss of consciusness
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CARPET STAIN REMOVER Lung irritant Central nervous
system depressant
Liver Damage Kidney Damage Flammable
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OIL BASED PAINT AND PAINT REMOVER Eye, skin and
lung irritant Muscle
weakness Liver and kidney
damage Flammable
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DISINFECTANTS Clorox, Lysol,
etc. Corrosive Reactive Toxic when
ingested
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TOILET BOWL CLEANERS
Highly reactive Eye irritant Skin irritant
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AIR FRESHENER May contain
phthalates which are endocrine disruptors
Respiratory irritant
Ingredients not always labeled
“trade secrets”
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DRYER SHEETS EPA confirmed
that they chloroform emissions from dryer vents
Fragrances of unknown composition
Formaldehyde
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LAUNDRY DETERGENT Eye irritation May contain
perfumes
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WINDOW CLEANER Lung irritant Highly Reactive
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REACTIVITY Simply means when exposed to or
mixed with another product it can become toxic
When common toilet bowl cleaner containing HCl and ammonia are mixed a toxic gas is released
Reaction - http://youtu.be/M7eUA9Ldfv8
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SAFER ALTERNATIVES FOR HOUSEHOLD CLEANING Do your own research Refer to cheat sheet guide provided Remember you are putting yourself and
your family (and pets) at risk!
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COSMETICS AND HYGIENIC ITEMS
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LOTIONS AND GENERAL COSMETICS Majority contain
parabens! Parabens are
absorbed through the skin into the blood stream and can mimic estrogen in the body.
Petroleum products which can cause kidney and liver damage.
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SOAPS AND SHAMPOOS May contain
parabens Sodium laureth
sulfate – environmental toxin
Petroleum products
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TOOTHPASTE Fluoride can be
carcinogenic in certain doses
Can be harmful to children if swallowed
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MOUTHWASH Eye irritant Skin irritant Can be fatal to
children if children consume
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NAIL POLISH Many contain
formaldehyde Phthalates Toluene
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NAIL POLISH REMOVER Skin irritant Lung irritant Toluene Xylene Acetone
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PERFUMES/COLOGNES Phthalates Many unknown
ingredients due to “trade secrets”
Lung irritant
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SAFER ALTERNATIVES TO HAZARDOUS COSMETICS Look for organic and/or all natural
products Read the Labels Avoid Parabens, petroleum products,
pthalates
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GENERAL HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
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INSECTICIDES Skin, eye and
lung irritant Organ damage
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ANTIFREEZE Central nervous
system depressant
Respiratory failure
Kidney damage Harmful to pets
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RUBBER CEMENT Skin and lung
irritant Lethal in
increased concentration
Flammable
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CFL BULBS Acid plastic
smoke is carcinogenic
Contain mercury
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CELL PHONES Most studies
have shown the radio frequencies post no hazard
Some phones emit radiation
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PLASTICS•BPA is a hazard associated with reusing plastic containers which affects the immune system.•PVC is a carcinogen which one is exposed to when using plastic for food storage
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SAFER ALTERNATIVES TO GENERAL HOUSEHOLD ITEMS Be cautious when handling CFL bulbs Consider using Pyrex or Glassware
instead of plastic containers. Never reheat food in a plastic container. Most of these items cannot be avoided
such as a cell phone – consider a lower radiation emitting phone.
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IN CONCLUSION. . . Educate yourself on common
ingredients Take the time to read labels of
everything you purchase Realize that not everything has been
regulated Make your own decisions and be
cautious!
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REFERENCES http://www.co.thurston.wa.us/health/ehh
m/hazards.html http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/enc
y/article/002488.htm http://emilms.fema.gov/is55/alternatives
.html http://www.benmanind.com/msds/Lemo
nOilFurniturePolish.pdf http://www.restoreproducts.com/comme
rcial/msds/toiletbowlcleanermsds.html
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REFERENCES http://www.enn.com/green_building/artic
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rcial/msds/laundrydetergentmsds.html http://www.safecosmetics.org/article.php
?id=224 http://www.ohcow.on.ca/resources/hand
books/nail_salon/nail_salons.htm
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http://environment.about.com/od/healthenvironment/a/plastic_bottles.htm
http://www.rense.com/general82/evi.htm
http://www.wattworks.com/CFL%20Hazards.htm