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Potentially hazardous chemicals in the home

In the house of each family so many products contain harmful hormone disruption, asthma and even cancer in humans.

Here is a list of 10 hazardous products should we remove from the house as soon as possible. This not only helps reduce clutter in the house, but also that human health is improved.

Vinyl: Vinyl is plastic worst impact on the environment. Also known as PVC vinyl banned in more than 14 countries and the European Union, are to be found in buildings, wall tiles and plastic toys. Vinyl will disintegrate into phthalates (endocrine disruptors) and lead (a powerful neurotoxicant) causing air pollution, dust and damage human health.

Perfume: Chemicals in fragrances can cause asthma. Some chemicals can fake estrogen increases the risk of breast cancer. For example, diethyl phthalate (DEP) that is absorbed through the skin and can accumulate in human adipose tissue. Phthalates are suspected carcinogens cause hormonal disturbances leading to reproductive disorders. For safety, choose products with natural fragrances such as essential oils.

Food container: This product is present in the list of toxic substances can cause many surprises. However, the box is lined with food bisphenol- A (BPA). Most experts believe that this is the main cause reproductive toxicity of BPA causes early puberty, cancer, obesity, heart disease, depression in girls and many other issues. Many food brands scored no toxic BPA, including Campbell. However, consumers need to be careful. To ensure safety, the choice of products, frozen, dried or fresh food stored in jars.

Dust cleaners: These cleaners use toxic chemicals to wipe out the oven, floor, counter and toilet cleaners are corrosive or caustic, such as lye and acid found in drain cleaners, oven washing and dishwashing liquid is acidic cleaning products the most dangerous because they easily cause burns to skin, eyes and tissues inside the body.

Pesticides: This is a very diverse products, but they are extremely toxic. Products have been used to eradicate pests function but can cause a problem when the residual toxins in packaging will pollute the air and bring both into carpets from harmful soles.

Bottled water: Americans bought half a billion bottles of water every week. Most people use bottled water thinking they avoid all chemical contaminants can appear in tap water, then that is a mistake. Bottled water can, or even more polluted than tap water. In fact, some bottled water IS just packaging (plastic can leach chemicals into the water). Also, from production to processing, bottled water can also cause water pollution.

Lead-contaminated lipstick: Does a nerve toxin found in women's lipstick is correct? A study by the Agency for Food Drug Administration and the American discovery of lead in 400 lipsticks tested, levels twice as high as compared to previous FDA trials. Omuc lead exposure levels are not always healthy. Especially for pregnant women and children, lead can interfere with normal brain development.

Non-stick cookware: Research shows that perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) have antibacterial effect and anti-adhesive can cause cancer. Currently this chemical still exists throughout the world. Not only found in cookware, PFCs also appeared in popcorn and pizza boxes, some dental floss products, furniture and clothing. So should avoid products containing Teflon or ingredients list starts with "fluoro" or "perfluoro."

Triclosan: This antibacterial agent found in soap, toothpaste, mouthwash, deodorant, and even clothing. Research has shown that triclosan can cause damage to the immune system of humans, allergens and reduce muscle strength in people and animals. FDA warns consumers to read product labels contain triclosan and recommends using plain soap to clean. Instead of using hand sanitizers with triclosan antiseptic made

Oil painting: According to a study by John Hopkins University, in the 300 toxic chemicals and carcinogenic substances capable of 150 oil paintings.
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