Tag Archives: VOCs
Unscented Products — Why and How

Unscented Products — Why and How

by on 21. Jan, 2010 in chemicals, health, shopping

Air freshener, laundry detergent, soap, shampoo, moisturizer, lip balm — these and other common household and personal care products are scented with fragrances that can be dangerous to your health. Dozens if not hundreds of synthetic chemicals go into these fragrances, including: Phthalates — endocrine disruptors that cause hormonal abnormalities, birth defects and reproductive problems; [...]

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Low VOC Paint is Best

Low VOC Paint is Best

by on 21. May, 2009 in chemicals, health, home, shopping

Recently, I’ve had experience in my home with low-VOC paint as well as conventional paint. The first left the place virtually odor-free; the second filled it with noxious fumes from volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Possible health effects from VOC exposure include headache, dizziness and respiratory problems in the short-run — and liver, kidney and neurological [...]

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