Safer Building Materials and Safe Construction Materials
Contains references about toxic substances that are commonly used in ALL remodeling, building and construction work. Many reference sources, material lists and web-links are provided. Readers can insist on safe/safer materials, which are available locally at costs comparable to commonly-used harmful materials that primarily contain carcinogens such as formaldehyde, volatile organic compounds and a variety of harmful substances. Safer materials have NO carcinogens and are rated zero-VOC.Monday, May 28, 2012
Another Domestic Health Hazard for Women
In addition to the actual health hazards below, another domestic health danger endangers a majority of women.
Through the years, there have been many reports on the toxic chemicals found in nail polish. Here are a few links to credible sources with reports on the hazards to human health from nail polish.
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Health/nail-polish-safety/story?id=16108721
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162-57412614-10391704/concerned-advocates-companies-respond-to-calif--toxic-nail-polish-report/
http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/story/2012-04-10/nail-polish-toxins/54142508/1
Reportedly, one very safe alternative to toxic nail polish is PiggyPaint for children. There must be others, but that research project reaches beyond the central purpose of the information about Safer Materials. http://www.piggypaint.com/
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