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Wonder whether the chemical used in your pet’s flea collar is safe? Or if that sweet smell from a new shower curtain is of concern? Use our searchable Chemical Index to learn about chemicals commonly used in everyday products, find out what the health concerns and sources of exposure are, and how to stay safe.
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Often referred to simply as “Tris,” the flame retardants – TDCP (Tris (1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate) and TCEP (Tris (2-chloroethyl) phosphate) – are used in baby products,…
Atrazine is an herbicide widely used in large-scale agriculture, primarily on corn. It also is a potent hormone-disruptor; laboratory studies have shown that exposure at very low…
Carbaryl (trade name Sevin) is an insecticide that has been widely used agriculturally as well as for lawn and pet care. Carbaryl however is classfied as a likely human carcinogen…
Chlorpyrifos (trade name Dursban) is a pesticide developed from a World World II-era nerve gas and is toxic to the nervous system. Though banned for home use, it is still allowed…
Endosulfan, a common agricultural insecticide, is a hormone-disrupting chemical and is toxic to the nervous system.
Bisphenol A (BPA) is the primary component in polycarbonate plastic and is used in the resin lining of most food and beverage cans. Exposure to BPA, a hormone-mimicking compound,…
Lead, a heavy metal found in a variety of consumer products, can damage the developing brain and nervous system, lowing IQ and increasing hyperactivity.
Phthalates are a class of chemicals widely employed to make plastics more malleable and help lotions penetrate skin. A number of phthalates are known to cause birth defects or…
The insecticide propoxur, used in pet flea and tick collars, is a known human carcinogen and is toxic to the nervous system.
Tetrachlorvinphos (TCVP) is an organophosphate pesticide used to kill fleas and ticks. It is a likely human carcinogen and is toxic to the nervous system.
Exposure to mercury, even at low levels, can cause neurological damage, memory and learning problems, and delays in speech and reading ability in children. Most people are exposed…
Triclosan and triclocarban are antibacterial chemicals commonly added to consumer products. They are known to disrupt hormones and can encourage the growth of drug-resistant…
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