Resources
The impact of VOCs (volatile organic compounds) on indoor air quality
See this EPA report to learn more about the impact of VOCs (volatile organic compounds) on indoor air quality. VOCs are emitted as gases from certain solids or liquids.
A report on endocrine disrupting chemicals by the Endocrine Society
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are chemicals that mimic, block, or interfere with hormones in the body’s endocrine system.
The Health Risks of Radon
See this EPA report on the health risks of radon. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, after smoking. More on radon from the American Lung Association.
Formaldehyde: what it is, where it is found, and human exposures
See here for information on formaldehyde.
California bans flame retardants in certain consumer products
On August 29, 2018, California voted to approve a bill banning flame retardants in children’s products, mattresses, and upholstered furniture.
Flame retardant chemicals (PBDEs) still found in dust in California homes, even after phase-out
This study by Dodson et al, published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology, showed elevated levels of toxic PBDE flame retardants in the dust in California homes, even after these che…
Heavy metal toxicity and the environment
This review provides an analysis of heavy metal environmental occurrence, production and use, potential for human exposure, and molecular mechanisms of toxicity, genotoxicity, and carcinogenicity.
Hermosa study: reducing phthalate and paraben exposure from personal care products in adolescent girls
A study by Harley et al enrolled 100 Latina girls in an intervention study to determine whether using personal care products free of phthalates, parabens, and other endocrine disruptors for 3 days cou…
PFC contamination in Maine residents, and ways to reduce exposures
This short report documents the concentrations of toxic PFCs in Maine residents.
PFCs (perfluorinated compounds) are potentially toxic to the immune system
This study by Corsini et al, published in the journal Toxicology Letters, suggests that PFCs (perfluorinated compounds) may be immunotoxic, meaning toxic to the immune system.
Ways to Minimize Exposure to PFAS Chemicals
PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES, KNOWN AS PFAS CHEMICALS, constitute a multi-billion dollar family of chemicals that are widely used to make water-, grease- and stain-repellent coatings.
The EPA report on PFCAs ( a sub-group of PFASs) in consumer products
Many studies have shown elevated levels of perfluorocarboxylic acids (PFCAs), a sub-group of PFASs, in household dust.
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