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How to Deal with Formaldehyde in New and Used RV'sYou don't have to pay a service to rid your new RV of formaldehyde fumes. You can do the job yourself and save a bundle. Learn how here.- US Government Scientists Reject Industry Lobbying: Formaldehyde and Styrene Listed as Cancer Causing ChemicalsDefying lobbying by the chemical industry, US government scientists stick to their guns on formaldehyde and styrene
- On the US List of Cancer Causing Chemicals 2011: Formaldehyde and StyreneDespite determined lobbying by the chemical industry, US government scientists say formaldehyde causes cancer and styrene is suspect
- Brazilian Blowout- Dangerous or Best Hair Straightening Treatment?Swear by it or swear never to try it again, the Brazilian Blowout is still a popular hair straightening treatment.
Dead Fish and Birds Poisoned by Formaldehyde Gas EmissionsEven in low levels formaldehyde causes immune reactions, hypothermia, asphyxiation, and ultimately acidosis, which literally eats you from the inside out.
Attorney General Files a Class Action Law Suit Against Brazilian Blowout Over Formaldehyde in ProductsA class action law suit was filed in the Los Angeles Superior Court on November 10, 2010. California's Attorney General Jerry Brown's office has filed a lawsuit against the popular hair straightening company, Brazilian Blowout.- Alternatives to Keratin Treatments: Are There Smoothing Hair Options, Without the Use of Formaldehyde?There is a growing trend of Keratin Hair Treatments saturating the market today which use formaldehyde as a main ingredient being. Are there alternatives to smooth hair, without the use of dangerous chemicals?
- The Brazilian Blowout and FormaldehydeThe Brazilian Blowout is a popular hair treatment that has been used by celebrities. However, the traces of formaldehyde which have been recently found in the Brazilian Blowout formula may make this a risky hair relaxing procedure.
- Brazilian Keratin Treatments - Do They Contain Formaldehyde?Are Brazilian keratin treatments safe and all natural? Does this hair straightening method contain formaldehyde as one of its ingredients?
- Will Formaldehyde Standards Make Furniture and Flooring Healthier?Furniture, flooring and other wood products made of hardwood plywood, particleboard and medium density fiberboard (MDF) will have to meet standards that are designed to reduce indoor air pollution.
Safe Alternatives to Plywood - Getting Rid of FormaldehydeSoy protein has been found to be an extremely strong contender in the area of adhesives.- Eight Air-Purifying HouseplantsThis short guide will help you choose plants that will clean and purify the air you breath.
- Are You Washing Your Baby with Formaldehyde Laced Products?Formaldehyde is beginning to show up in children's bath products at an alarming rate.
Formaldehyde Risk Found in Trailers Other Than Those Used After Hurricane KatrinaAs many people downsize and take to the road in an RV,there are some new concerns about them. It seems people are finding high amounts of formaldehyde in trailers, and not just those used after Hurricane Katrina.- FEMA Trailer Formaldehyde Cases Scheduled for TrialProblems occurred when hurricane displaced residents in Louisiana, Texas, Alabama and Mississippi were given trailers to live in and began to experience respiratory distress and other symptoms.
Green Plants Clean Chemicals from Indoor AirPlants are wonderful accents, offering a refreshing focal point for the eyes. Plants are not only relaxing and healthful to look at, they help to clean the air of chemicals and make breathing easier,- Formaldehyde and Camping - How Dangerous is It?How shoddy building practices of the manufacturers of FEMA trailers, recreational vehicles, travel trailers, and campers may have very negative impact on the owners due to out-gassing of formaldehyde.
- Formaldehyde in Vaccines: Toxic Substance Poses ThreatMany people are not aware of formaldehyde in vaccines, and many more are not even sure what formaldehyde is outside of being an embalming fluid. It is also a vaccine stabilizer and is a dangerous gas.
- Formaldehyde: What is It? How is it Toxic? What is it Found In?Chemical explanation and description of dangers of formaldehyde in household products.
- CDC to Test Formaldehyde Levels in FEMA Trailers in Hurricane Katrina AreasIn a joint press release, FEMA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stated that they will begin testing formaldehyde levels in the trailers and mobile homes provided by FEMA for people left homeless by Hurricane Katrina, starting December 21.
Clothing Made in China and Other Asian Nations Reportedly Has Unsafe Levels of FormaldehydeClothing containing excessive levels of formaldehyde is dangerous.
FEMA Mobile Homes - Is Formaldehyde Making Hurricane Katrina Victims Sick?After almost two years of people living in campers and mobile homes provided by FEMA, the evidence is surfacing that formaldehyde may be making us sick.
FormaldehydeFormaldehyde is an aldehyde used in many chemical procedures
Fema Trailers Near Katrina Contain Toxic Levels of Formaldehyde2 years later, 86,000 residents are still living in trailers provided by FEMA. Recently, there have been reports that these trailers are letting off toxic fumes of formaldehyde, possibly causing Cancer later on.- Should You Wash New Clothes? - They Could Be Laced with FormaldehydeFormaldehyde is a likely carcinogen and is found in a lot of new clothing, towels and sheets, not to mention cosmetics. High enough levels of exposure can be harmful to people, especially children.
Hidden Danger of Particle BoardFormaldehyde is an indoor air pollutant emitted from manufactured wood products. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America identifies these products as a potential health risk.- What Do You Know About Formaldehyde?Formaldehyde is a highly toxic substance. It is a known cancer-causing agent. It damages the neurological connectors in the body. It is an irritant to the eyes, nose, throat and lungs.
- Is Your Office Making You Sick?If everytime you go to work you feel like you're coming down with the flu, but the symptoms disappear when you leave the building, then you might be suffering from an often overlooked condition that plays havoc in the workplace.
- Formaldehyde and Your HealthFormaldehyde can be dangerous to your health. There are many common places where formaldehyde can be found, things that you would never imagine would be dangerous to your health. Take a moment to educate yourself so that you can be healtheir.
- How to Protect Yourself from the Dangers of Formaldehyde in Your HomeTake a moment to save the life of yourself or a loved one. How? By knowing about the dangers of formaldehyde and how you can protect yourself, and your loved ones, from this carcinogen.
- Formaldehyde in Household ProductsWith the formulation of new products seemingly every day we risk exposure to new chemicals and new combinations of chemicals found in most of today's handy products.
- Disgusting Fun FactsEnjoy these disgusting fun facts, and pass them along to other seemingly normal but uninformed people. You will find out new things about toothpaste, worms, urine, and much more!
Anevolve with Cynectin: A Breakthrough in Formaldehyde-Free Hair StraighteningFor everyone who loved the Brazilian hair straightening treatments, I present to you something you will love even more, Anevolve with Cynectin. Which I am proud to say is my new BFF when it comes to hair straightening.- How Your Furniture Might Be Hurting YouMany people are unaware of the pressed wood pollutants commonly found in the home that may be affecting their health.
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Energy Saving and the Sick House SyndromeAs increasing importance is placed on saving energy in the home as a way to reduce global warming and lower our electricity bills, energy-saving strategies such as insulation are bringing another urgent issue to light - that of the Sick House Syndrome.- House Plants that Clean the Air in Your HomeFormaldehyde is found in virtually all indoor environments. Listed here are house plants that effectively remove formaldehyde and other indoor air pollutants.
- Protecting Our Babies from Toxic ChemicalsRecent media attention concerning chemicals in baby products has caused much concern and alarm.
- Do You Dapple, Baby?Finding healthier, safer products for babies is something we are passionate about here at Babies 411. The enormous amount of toxic chemicals our kids are exposed to on a daily basis is very concerning.
How to Clean the Air in Your Home with PlantsMost of us have been taught since we were in grammar school that plants breathe in carbon dioxide and expel the needed oxygen which all humans and animals need to survive.
