|
We've compiled a short list of places to start
looking for harmful poisons, toxins, and
chemicals in your home.
But don't stop here...you will want to fully
de-toxify your home to make it safer for
you and your family.
CHEMICALS AND TOXINS:
WHERE TO FIND THEM
HERE IS A LIST OF KNOWN TOXINS
IN EVERYDAY PRODUCTS:
Dove Beauty Bar: Quaternium 15: Formaldehyde
-Carcinogen. Causes cancer, dermatitis, neurotoxic,
sensitizer-poisonious, irritant to the skin, eyes, and
mucous membranes. Butylated Hydroxytoluene,
(BHT) Carcinogen.
Johnson's Baby Shampoo: Quaternium 15:
FD&C RED 40: Carcinogen, and causes dermatitis.
Crest Tarter Control Toothpaste: Saccharin:
Carcinogen, contains Phenol Fluoride: Carcinogen.
If you accidentally swallow more than a pea-sized
amount of this, you must contact the Poison Control
Center immediately. This warning does not appear
on the tube.
Tide & Cheer Detergent: Detergent: Can cause
temporary respiratory tract irritation. Symptoms
include stinging, swelling, or redness.
Sodium Silicate: Can be corrosive. Can cause
burns to the eyes and tissue damage to the skin,
as well as cause burns to the mouth, throat, and
stomach if swallowed. Sodium Sulfate: Corrosive,
Severe eye, skin, and respiratory irritant. Can cause
asthma attacks. Trisodium Nitrilotriacetate: Carcinogen
Clorox: Sodium Hypochlorite: Corrosive.
Sensitizer: Can be fatal if swallowed. Eye, skin,
and respiratory irritant. Especially hazardous to
people with heart conditions or asthma.
Cascade: Sodium Hypochlorite: Corrosive.
Sodium Silicate: Can be corrosive. Can cause
burns to the eyes and tissue damage to the skin,
as well as cause burns to the mouth, throat, and
stomach if swallowed.
Solvents: Benzene and methyl ethyl ketome
traverse cell walls unchecked by normal cell defense.
Both are known carcinogens. Cousins toluene,
xylene, 1,1,1-trichloroethane and trichloroethylene
make up the lion's share of the solvent market;
Disinfectants: Phenols, which include biphenyl,
phenolics and the preservative pentachloraphenol,
are found in disinfectants, antiseptics, perfumes,
mouthwashes, glues and air fresheners;
Air Fresheners: can coat your nasal passages
with an oil film and/or reduce your ability to smell
odors. These products often contain Formaldehyde
-a highly toxic material that can irritate eyes, nose,
throat, and skin. High exposure can cause nausea,
headaches, nosebleeds, dizziness, memory loss and
shortness of breath. Other chemicals include Phenol,
a skin irritant that can cause swelling, burning, and
peeling. High doses of Phenol can also cause cold
sweats, convulsions, circulatory collapse, coma,
and even death.
Ammonia: a volatile chemical that can damage your
eyes, as well as respiratory tract and skin irritation.
All-Purpose Cleaner: Other all-purpose cleaners
may contain Sodium Hydroxide, also found in drain
cleaners, stain removers, and bathroom cleaners. A
highly reactive chemical, Sodium Hydroxide can
react violently with water and other materials,
sometimes generating enough heat to ignite nearby
combustible materials. Other health hazards can
include blindness, scarring, and even death when
inhaled in large amounts. Aerosol sprays containing
this chemical can also lead to lung injury.
Baby Shampoo and Shampoo: Many baby
shampoos, baby washes and baby lotions contain
FORMALDEHYDE. Look for "Quaternium-15" on
the label - that’s formaldehyde in disguise.
Formaldehyde is very toxic. It also weakens the
immune system, making you more vulnerable to other
toxic chemicals. Ask your friends to check the label
on the products they are using for QUATERNIUM
15. Johnson's Baby Shampoo contains
QUATERNIUM 15.
Bleach: a strong corrosive with fumes that can
irritate or burn the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract.
If ingested, bleach can cause pulmonary edema or
vomiting. Extremely dangerous when mixed with
ammonia, as the resulting fumes can be deadly.
Carpet and Upholstery Shampoo: designed to
overpower stains, these products often use highly
toxic materials to get the job done. Ingredients
include Perchlorethylene, a carcinogen that can
damage the liver, kidneys, and nervous system,
and Ammonium Hydroxide, which is extremely
irritable to eyes, skin and respiratory passages.
Dishwasher Detergents and Dish Soap: often
contain highly concentrated amounts of chlorine.
Most Dish soaps contain formaldehyde, ammonia,
and some contain lye. A leading cause of child
poisonings.
Drain Cleaner: often contains lye, hydrochloric
acid or trichloroethane. Lye can burn skin and eyes
and can damage the esophagus and stomach if
ingested. Hydrochloric acid is a corrosive element
that can irritate skin, and damage kidneys, liver and
digestive tracts. Trichloroethane is an eye and skin
irritant, which can depress the nervous system and
damage liver and kidneys.
Furniture Polish: many include Petroleum Distillates,
a highly flammable skin irritant, and Phenol (see Air
Fresheners). Some also include Nitrobenzene, a
toxic material easily absorbed through the skin, or
Methyl Chloroform, which can cause skin irritation,
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, irregular heartbeat,
headache, drowsiness, symptoms of drunkenness,
kidney damage, liver damage, convulsions, and even
coma. Other products contain Hydrocarbon Solvent,
which can result in mucous membrane irritation. Higher
concentrations of this chemical can cause headache,
dizziness, and nausea.
Mold and Mildew Cleaners: ingredients often
include Sodium Hypochlorite, a corrosive material
that can irritate or burn skin and eyes. In cases of
high exposure, can cause fluid to collect in the lungs,
which can lead to coma or death. Many such
cleaners also contain Formaldehyde (see Air
Fresheners).
Oven Cleaner: contains Sodium Hydroxide (Lye),
a strong irritant to skin and eyes; can also inhibit
reflexes. Ingestion can cause severe tissue damage.
Laundry Room Products: many contain Sodium
or Calcium Hypocrite, highly corrosive materials
that can irritate or burn skin, eyes or respiratory
tract. Other chemicals include Linear Alkylate Sulfonate,
which can be absorbed through the skin and may cause
liver damage, and Sodium Tripolyphosphate, a skin
and mucous membrane irritant that can cause vomiting.
Liquid detergents may also contain Ethyl Alcohol,
which can cause coughing, drowsiness, fatigue, and
headaches. Stain Removers: Often contain Petroleum
Naphtha, a petroleum distillate and an aspiration
hazard that can damage lungs and cause lung
inflammation.
Toilet Bowl Cleaners: may contain Hydrochloric
Acid, a highly corrosive irritant to both skin and
eyes that can also lead to kidney and liver damage.
May also include Hypochlorite Bleach, another
corrosive irritant that can burn eyes, skin and
respiratory tract. Ingestion can lead to pulmonary
edema, vomiting or coma. If combined with other
chemicals may result in potentially fatal chlorine
fumes. Other chemicals found in these products
can include Phosphoric Acid, an extremely corrosive
material that can cause severe irritation and burns
to skin.
Check to see what products you still have in your
home that are mentioned above. When you find
them you should immediately replace them with
safer alternatives.
Helping Parents Through Education,
Jackie Birdsall
Mother of Hailey, Brooklyn and Draydon
and
Linda Hernandez
Mother of Steven, Jordan and Miguel
Publishers of www.FreeShockingVideo.com
|