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NewsTarget.com Printable Article
Originally published April 2 2005
Toxic chemicals are
prevalent in homes, according to a study of vacuum dust
By
examining the vacuum cleaner dust in 70 homes in 7 states, a new report
paints a disturbing picture of just how toxic the air is in the average
home. This study found a prevalence of six toxic chemicals in these homes;
chemicals that can cause cancer, developmental disorders and hormone changes
in young children. The groups that performed the study -- the Citizen's
Environmental Coalition and the Learning Disabilities Association of New
York -- are calling for bans on these substances, which are common in many
household products.
*According to
the Citizen's Environmental Coalition and the Learning Disabilities
Association of
New York, our homes are full of at least six dangerous chemicals.
*The study
examined vacuum dust from 70 homes throughout seven states.
*According to
the report, all 70 homes had evidence of the six chemicals.
*The chemicals
have been linked to cancer, developmental disorders and according to doctors
--
may even alter the hormone levels in young children.
*Sick of Dust
report: Alkylphenols: found in laundry detergents, textiles, hair-coloring,
pains and
all-purpose cleaners.
*Organotin
Compounds: Found in PVC, polyvinyl chlorid, water pipes, PVC food packing
materials,
glass coatings, polyurethane foams, and many other consumer products.
*Perfluorinated
Organics: Used to make Teflon, Goretex and other oil-, water- and
stain-resistant
materials for nonstick frying pans, utensils, stove hoods,
stain-proof carpets, furniture and clothes.
*Pesticides:
apply in and around homes for controlling infestations of various insects
and used
in carpets.
*Pesticides
include a wide range of chemicals.
*Phthalates:
Used primarily in vinyl products such as shower curtains, raincoats, toys,
furniture
and flooding.
*Polybrominated
dephenyl ethers: applied to textiles or incorporated into plastics, foams
and
electrical goods to prevent or slow the spread of fire.
*Group leaders
said the chemicals come from everyday products, such as house ware and
cleaners.
They are asking for
immediate legislation banning these products.
"In the absence of the Federal Government stepping up to the plate, we
urge the state government to take action on these compounds because they
pose hazards to human health," said Dr. David Carpenter of the School of
Public Health.
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