More than 80,000 chemicals are used regularly in our society, but only a few hundred have been studied for their health effects and regulated. Many of those studied are toxic chemical hazards.
Do you think that we are safe at home??? Actually, we have been already exposed with a lots of toxic chemicals which can effect for our health!!!!...fuh..so bad….Here's a list of the seven most common toxic chemicals found in our home.
| Chemical | Health Effects* | Common Exposure Sources |
| Bisphenol A (BPA) | Birth defects; hormone disruptor | Polycarbonate plastic; canned foods and beverages |
| Lead | Toxic to brain and nervous system; decreased IQ; aggression and hyperactivity disorders | Lead based paint; household dust; outdoor soils; consumer products |
| Mercury | Toxic to brain and nervous system | Consumption of contaminated fish and shellfish |
| Perchlorate | Interferes with iodine uptake of thyroid gland, which regulates hormones necessary for proper development | Drinking water; consumption of irrigated crops; milk |
| Phthalates | Hormone disruptor; birth defects; reproductive disease; reduced sperm counts; heart disease; diabetes | Polyvinyl chloride plastic; household cleaners and other products with synthetic fragrance; cosmetics; food packaging |
| Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) | Interfere with brain development and may be linked to hyperactivity; toxic to reproductive system | Flame retardants used in electronics, polyurethane foam in upholstered furniture and mattresses, black out drapes and textiles that off-gas and can be found in household dust and food |
| Triclosan | Toxic to liver; disrupts thyroid hormone system (necessary for development); may cause cancer | Antibacterial agent used in liquid soap, beauty products and cleaning products |
Based on animal and/or human studies.
Recources:http://www.home-air-purifier-expert.com/household-chemical.html
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