Re: report findings about toxins

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Some information about toxins.

ARE TOXIC HOUSEHOLD CHEMICALS POISONING YOUR FAMILY?

The Environmental Protection Agency defines chemical hazards as " acute " or

" chronic: "

Acute hazard, includes highly toxic, or corrosive chemicals which cause an

adverse effect to an organ after short-term exposure.

Chronic hazard, includes carcinogens and other hazardous chemicals which

cause an adverse effect over a long-term exposure.

The Federal Code of Regulations defines " Hazardous Chemicals " in Section

1910.1200c Title 29. However, the term " Hazardous " does NOT include

hazardous ingredients used in products designed for personal, family, or

household use.

The Federal Code of Regulations section 1500.82, EXEMPTS manufacturers from

full labeling, allowing them to exclude " Hazardous " chemicals from their

labels.

The EPA reports toxic chemicals in our home cleaning and personal care

products are 3 times more likely to cause cancer than outside pollutants.

The President's Toxic Substances Strategy Committee warns 90% of all cancers

are triggered by toxic chemicals in our home environment.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission connects 150 toxic chemicals in our

homes to allergies, birth defects, cancer, and psychological abnormalities.

The EPA warns toxic chemicals in household cleaners cause women working at

home to have a 55% HIGHER cancer risk than women working outside the home.

The EPA warns the nation's worst pollution is inside our homes. A number of

homes tested have toxic chemical levels 70 times higher inside the home than

outside.

The Mayo clinic warns Formaldehyde in our household and personal care

products can irritate the respiratory system, cause skin reactions, and

trigger heart palpitations.

The Harvard School of Public Health warns Formaldehyde can cause headaches,

depression, joint pain, chronic fatigue, chest pains, ear infections,

dizziness, and loss of sleep.

The California Public Research Group warns Phenol, which is used in most

household disinfectants, can cause cancer, deactivate the sensory nerve

endings, damage the liver, kidneys, and central nervous system.