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Freshly Laundered - Choose UnScented
"Please choose unscented laundry products"
Wearing perfumes in hospitals, waiting rooms, public transport, and most public places is DISCOURAGED, and our local medical clinic has put up a notice that asks patients visiting there to REFRAIN FROM WEARING PERFUMES.
Awareness of the reactions that many people have to PERFUMES and FRAGRANCES is a result of more and more people becoming "sensitised" to the chemicals in perfumes, soaps, deodorants, and yes, LAUNDRY PRODUCTS.
Unless you are choosing products such as Detergents and Dryer Sheets that specifically state that they are "UN-SCENTED", you will be purchasing these chemical fragrances and exposing others to them. It can be very helpful to gradually replace unhealthy products with healthy ones. There is little reason to use unsafe chemicals in laundry products when there are so many nontoxic alternatives that cost the same or only slightly more.
That freshly laundered smell in your clothes is mostly CHEMICALS.
The actual odour of freshly washed clothes is very faint and not noticeable from more than a few feet away, and lasts only a day or so. Any odour that is stronger than that is CHEMICAL , which is bothersome and offensive to many people.
In some cases, there are severe reactions to minor exposure to chemical fragrances. Over time and with repeated exposures, this reaction grows stronger and can become unbearable. Obviously, for now, there are more people who find these fragrances appealing than not, but a growing backlash to them is a result of awareness of the true nature of the fragrance.
It can be especially helpful to avoid unhealthy laundry soaps (where traces of the chemicals can be absorbed through the skin when wearing the clothes). Choose UNSCENTED, or ask at your local health food stores for laundry products made without fragrance.
We have been encouraged by the manufacturers to use these products with chemical fragrances. They do not warn us abnout the negative side to their products. Just because it is allowed for sale does not mean it cannot hurt us, that is an old misconception we all had at one time.
Manufacturers ARE NOT required to list the exact ingredients on a label
Chemical names are often disguised by using "trade names", so you may not recognize the chemical for what it truly is.
Other than scented laundry products, harmfull properties are found in:
Bleach , Chlorine - contain approximately 5% sodium hypochlorite solution. Chlorine bleach liquid and vapors are irritating to the skin, eyes, nose, and throat. Dermatitis may result from direct skin contact. Ingestion can cause esophageal injury, stomach irritation, and prolonged nausea and vomiting.
Instead, try - for household disinfecting, BORAX is an option. For bleaching clothes, oxygen (dry) bleaches work well, and liquid HYDROGEN PEROXIDE [H202] is a disinfectant and whitener [colours may fade or run].
Please keep a door open if you use BLEACH, get ventilation.
Fabric softener - Alkylcliethy, ammonium chloride, synthetic fragrances and detergents.
It can be harmful if a large amount is ingested.
Instead, you can use Vinegar and baking soda
Spot Remover - Sodium perborate, sodium hypocklorite, washing soda, chlorine. Poisonous to a child under 6. The fumes are bad for the lungs.
Instead, try - Water and a liquid dishwasher soap
Thank you from all persons with chemical sensitivities.
Chemical Illness:
Petroleum based chemicals can cause serious health problems over time. Research shows this can occur from exposure in the workplace - home and also from many consumer products.
Because of the time delay in exposure and symptom onset, as well as complexity of processes involved (individual liver enzyme detoxification efficiency - gradual attrition to neurological defenses, etc.), these illnesses are often overlooked, diagnosed incorrectly - or denied (by physicians representing the chemical or insurance industry).
Petroleum based chemicals are being found to cause significant attritional effects to the nervous system and immune system after prolonged exposure.
Illnesses identified in the medical research include adult and child cancers, numerous neurological disorders, immune system weakening, autoimmune disorders, asthma, allergies, infertility, miscarriage, and child behavior disorders including learning disabilities, mental retardation, hyperactivity and ADD (attention deficit disorders).
Petroleum based chemicals are believed to cause these problems by a variety of routes including - impairing proper DNA (Gene) expression, weakening DNA Repair, accelerating gene loss, degeneration of the body's detoxification defenses (liver and kidneys) as well as gradual weakening of the brain's primary defense - (the Blood Brain Barrier).
Identifying a specific chemical as the "original cause" of these health disorders is difficult and often overlooked as it typically requires years of exposure for the body's inherent defenses to weaken sufficiently to result in observable health problems.
THE RISE IN CHRONIC ILLNESSES IN ADULTS AND CHILDREN:
At the beginning of the 20th Century, the cancer incidence rate was about 1 in 50. Today 1 in 3 Americans are expected to suffer from cancer, and in the 21st Century the incidence is expected to reach 1 in 2.
Cancer is the number two killer of adults and is the number one cause of death from disease in children.
Since 1977, the rate of cancer among children has been rising at nearly one percent per year according to the National Cancer Institute. Central Nervous System disorders like Alzheimer’s and Multiple Sclerosis are rising annually. Birth defects are rising.
Over 150,000 babies are born with birth defects every year, the causes of which are unknown.
Annually there are over 500,000 early-term miscarriages, with another 24,000 late-term miscarried pregnancies and stillborns.
Asthma rates have tripled in the last twenty years, with 20 to 30 million Americans currently afflicted.
Childhood asthma has increased by more than 400% to 600% since 1980.
Did You Know?
There are more than 3 million poisonings every year.
Household cleaners are the #1 cause of poisonings in children.
Regular shampoos often contain formaldehyde as a preservative
Since 1980 asthma has increased by 600%
Common household products have been identified as triggers of asthma
A 15 year study found that women who worked at home had a 54% highter death rate from cancer than women who had jobs outside the home.
Manufacturers ARE NOT required to list the exact ingredients on a label
Chemical names are often disguised by using "trade names", so you may not recognize the chemical for what it truly is
A women's fertility has also been negatively affected by the increase use of chemicals. In 1934 only 21 cases of endometriosis existed in the entire world. Today over 5 million women have this condition.
What can you do?
There are many safe products on the market... all you have to do is change brands of products. Buy your products at a health food store, or order them from a reliable wellness company. Look for UNSCENTED products.
Jawg - from a note I put up in my laundromat.
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I encourage all to print off good info and leave it in public places. This is a our chance at a free press.
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This is a reply to # 428,282Another chemical to avoid is Propylene Glycol. If you check the ingredients in the antifreeze you put in RV's to keep the water lines from freezing, after water Propylene Glycol is your active ingredient.
Then, check baby wipes, deodorant, moisturizers and yes, even toothpastes, and you'll also see propylene glycol! Deodorants are even starting to put warning labels that say if you have kidney problems, you should consult with your doctor before using. Guess why........- Re: Add Propylene Glycol to your lis... Jawg
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This is a reply to # 428,283Thats good to know!! Thanks.
I searched google and found these bits of info -
USE
"Propylene oxide is used primarily as a chemical intermediate in the production of polyurethane polyols (60% to 65%), propylene glycols (20% to 25%), glycol ethers (3% to 5%),and specialty chemicals. Polyurethane polyols are used to make polyurethane foams; whereas, propylene glycols are primarily used to make unsaturated polyester resins for the textile and construction industries. Propylene glycols are also used in drugs, cosmetics, solvents and emollients in food, plasticizers, heat transfer and hydraulic fluids, and antifreezes. In addition, propylene oxide may be used in fumigation chambers for the sterilization of packaged foods and as a pesticide (IARC 1994, HSDB 2001)."
J - note - that does not sound like good food to me!!
2] "The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified propylene glycol as an additive that is "generally recognized as safe" for use in food. It is used to absorb extra water and maintain moisture in certain medicines, cosmetics, or food products. It is a solvent for food colors and flavors.
Propylene glycol is also used to create artificial smoke or fog used in fire-fighting training and in theatrical productions"
"How might I be exposed to ethylene glycol and propylene glycol?
You can be exposed to ethylene glycol when you use antifreeze, photographic developing solutions, coolants, and brake fluid.
You can be exposed to propylene glycol by eating food products, using cosmetics, or taking medicine that contains it.
If you work in an industry that uses ethylene glycol or propylene glycol, you could be exposed by breathing or touching these substances.
How can ethylene glycol and propylene glycol affect my health?
Eating or drinking very large amounts of ethylene glycol can result in death, while large amounts can result in nausea, convulsions, slurred speech, disorientation, and heart and kidney problems.
Female animals that ate large amounts of ethylene glycol had babies with birth defects, while male animals had reduced sperm counts. However, these effects were seen at very high levels and would not be expected in people exposed to lower levels at hazardous waste sites.
Ethylene glycol affects the body's chemistry by increasing the amount of acid, resulting in metabolic problems. Similar to ethylene glycol, propylene glycol increases the amount of acid in the body. However, larger amounts of propylene glycol are needed to cause this effect.
How likely are ethylene glycol and propylene glycol to cause cancer?
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), and the EPA have not classified ethylene glycol and propylene glycol for carcinogenicity. Studies with people who used ethylene glycol did not show carcinogenic effects. Animal studies also have not shown these chemicals to be carcinogens.
-j - so no protection for consumers, as they deny it will harm us.
3]EPA - [no nedd to read this, its just the EPA's facts:
"The main sources of information for this fact sheet are EPA's Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS):
Health Hazard Information
Acute Effects:
* Acute (short-term) exposure of humans and animals to propylene oxide has caused eye and respiratory tract irritation. As a respiratory irritant, coughing, dyspnea (difficulty in breathing), and pulmonary edema may result from inhalation exposure and possibly lead to pneumonia. Dermal contact, even with dilute solutions, has caused skin irritation and necrosis. (1-3)
* Propylene oxide is a mild central nervous system depressant. Acute exposure to high concentrations may cause headache, motor weakness, incoordination, ataxia, and coma in humans. (1,3)
* Tests involving acute exposure of animals, such as the LC50 and LD50 tests in rats, mice, guinea pigs, and rabbits, have demonstrated propylene oxide to have moderate acute toxicity from inhalation, high acute toxicity from dermal exposure, and moderate to high acute toxicity from ingestion. (4)
Chronic Effects (Noncancer):
* Health effects from chronic (long-term) exposure to propylene oxide in humans have not been reported in the literature.
* A significant decrease in body weight gain, increased mortality, and an increased incidence of inflammatory lesions of the nasal cavity, trachea, and lungs have been observed in rodents chronically exposed to propylene oxide by inhalation. (5)
* A study has indicated that chronic inhalation exposure to propylene oxide may cause some neuropathological changes in monkeys. There is also evidence of neurotoxicity in rats. (2,5)
* The RfC for propylene oxide is 0.03 mg/m3 based on nest-like infolds of the nasal respiratory epithelium in rats. (5)
* EPA has medium confidence in the study on which the RfC was based because the study used a large number of animals, examined the critical effect with sensitive techniques and at multiple durations and exposure levels, and was of chronic duration, but did not identify a no-observed-adverse-effect level (NOAEL); medium confidence in the database because there were several corroborative chronic inhalation studies and inhalation developmental studies, although the inhalation 2-generation reproductive study was inadequate; and, consequently, medium confidence in the RfC.
* EPA has not established an RfD for propylene oxide. (5)
Reproductive/Developmental Effects:
* No information is available on the reproductive or developmental effects of propylene oxide in humans.
* A study with rats and rabbits exposed to propylene oxide by inhalation prior to and during gestation concluded that propylene oxide was harmful to the developing fetus but did not cause birth defects. In rats, some degree of fetotoxicity was observed in all exposed groups (including a significant reduction in the number of corpora lutea, implants, and live fetuses) and minor skeletal malformations in some; there was no maternal mortality. Increased resorptions per litter were observed in rabbits. (2,5)
Cancer Risk:
* Human carcinogenicity data for propylene oxide are inadequate.
* Propylene oxide has been observed to cause tumors at or near the site of administration in rodents, causing forestomach tumors following ingestion via gavage (experimentally placing the chemical in the stomach) and nasal tumors after inhalation exposure. (2,5,6)
* EPA has classified propylene oxide as a Group B2, probable human carcinogen. (5)
* EPA uses mathematical models, based on human and animal studies, to estimate the probability of a person developing cancer from breathing air containing a specified concentration of a chemical. EPA calculated an inhalation unit risk estimate of 3.7 H 10-6 (m g/m3)-1. EPA estimates that, if an individual were to breathe air containing propylene oxide at 0.3 m g/m3* over his or her entire lifetime, that person would theoretically have no more than a one-in-a-million increased chance of developing cancer as a direct result of breathing air containing this chemical. Similarly, EPA estimates that breathing air containing 3.0 m g/m3 would result in not greater than a one-in-a-hundred thousand increased chance of developing cancer, and air containing 30.0 m g/m3 would result in not greater than a one-in-ten thousand increased chance of developing cancer. (5)
* EPA's Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, for a hazard ranking under Section 112(g) of the Clean Air Act Amendments, has ranked propylene oxide in the nonthreshold category. The 1/ED10 value is 0.16 per (mg/kg)/d and this would place it in the medium category under Superfund's ranking for carcinogenic hazard.
Jawg - so the EPA has not checked out the health effects, thats all that says. But they do apporve of it for human consumption!!
We cannot trust our food supply. We have to decide for ourselves what is safe to eat... What is the role of govt. again?
http://www.chemchannels.com/chemchannel/newsletters/softdrink1.htm
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