Dangerous chemicals in your home, and not just lead
While much of the focus this holiday season has been on lead contamination, particularly in toys, there are other dangerous chemicals possibly lurking in your household to be aware of also, according to a recent New York Times article. Here is a sample of chemicals of concern; the U.S. currently has no restrictions or voluntary measures in place to curb their use:
- Furniture-based fumes from formaldehyde, acts as a possible carcinogen.
- Hair dyes with lead acetate; acts as a possible carcinogen, reproductive toxin and neurotoxin.
- Bisphenol-A which is found in hard, plastic bottles; acts as a possible hormone disruptor and reproductive toxin.
- PVC which contains phthalates, found in toys like some rubber duckies; acts as a possible carcinogen.
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