What Do You Know About Formaldehyde?
Why You Need to Get it Out of Your House!
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 and may cause:
·skin reactions ·ear infections ·headaches ·depression ·asthma ·joint pain ·dizziness ·mental confusion ·nausea ·disorientation ·phlebitis ·fatigue ·vomiting ·sleep disturbances ·laryngitis
One in five people are sensitive to formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is commonly found in:
·drugs ·mouthwash ·hairspray ·cosmetics ·cleaning products ·perfumes ·waxes ·hair setting lotions ·shampoo ·air fresheners ·fungicides ·fingernail polish ·floor polishes ·dry cleaning solvents ·toothpaste ·laundry spray starch ·antiperspirants ·... just to name a few
DO YOU STILL WANT TO USE PRODUCTS IN YOUR HOME THAT CONTAIN FORMALDEHYDE?
Due to the increase in toxic buildup in our bodies, including the toxic buildup of formaldehyde, dead bodies are not decomposing as fast as they used to.
·Bodies now start to decompose within 7 to 10 days after death.
·During the Vietnam War, Vietnamese bodies started to decompose within 24 to 48 hours. However, Americans didn't start to decompose for 4 to 5 days.
·Twice as much formaldehyde was needed to embalm a person 20 years ago compared to today.
How many of these names would you have recognized as formaldehyde?
·Formalin ·Methanal ·Methyl Aldehyde ·Methylene Oxide ·Oxymethylene ·Bfv* ·Fannoform* ·Formol* ·Fyde* ·Karsan* ·Methaldehyde ·Formalith* ·Methylene Glycol ·Ivalon* ·Oxomethane ·Formalin 40 ·Formalin ·Formic Aldehyde ·Hoch ·Paraform ·Lysoform* ·Morbocid ·Trioxane ·Polyoxmethylene * denotes trade name
The following products are just a few that are so toxic that they should be disposed of in a toxic waste dump:
·floor care products ·furniture polish ·window cleaners ·bug spray ·nail polish remover [Source: Water Pollution Control Federation]
Warning labels on containers refer only to toxic hazards from ingestion; however, only 10% of health problems from chemicals are caused by ingestion. 90% are caused by the inhalation of vapors and absorption of particles.
Government regulations require that only the most EXTREMELY toxic substances must contain a warning label. Labels that say the following should be removed from your house immediately:
·"Do not induce vomiting" ·"Corrosive - rinse from skin immediately" ·"Harmful or fatal if swallowed" ·"Call physician immediately"
·"Warning!" (may mean that as little as 1 teaspoon of product can harm or kill adult)
·"Danger!" (means that as little as 5 drops can harm or kill an adult)
Phenol is an extremely caustic chemical that burns the skin. Absorption of phenol through the lungs or skin can cause:
·central nervous system damage ·pneumonia ·respiratory tract infection ·heart-rate irregularities ·skin irritation ·kidney and liver damage ·numbness ·vomiting ·and can be fatal
Phenol is a very common chemical and is regularly found in the following common products:
·air fresheners ·aftershave ·bronchial mists ·chloroseptic throat spray ·deodorants ·feminine powders & sprays ·hair spray ·decongestants ·mouthwash ·aspirin ·solvents ·acne medications ·antiseptics ·calamine lotions ·cleaning products ·detergents ·furniture polish ·hair setting lotions ·lice shampoo ·polishes ·cold capsules ·all-purpose cleaners ·aerosol disinfectants ·anti-itching lotions ·carmex ·cosmetics ·disinfectant cleaners ·hand lotions ·lip balms ·sunscreen and lotions ·insecticides ·cough syrups ·... just to name a few
DO YOU STILL WANT TO USE PRODUCTS IN YOUR HOME THAT CONTAIN PHENOL?
The above information came from a conference call with Kay Heizer, Director of "Healthy Choices" (a non-profit organization comprised of doctors, nurses, environmental scientists and educators committed to teaching the public about the hazards of chemicals in our home and how we can avoid or minimize the risks).
Published by Debra Brown
Traveler (not a tourist) who happens to live in Iowa. Run my own business out of my home setting up discount accounts for consumers who wish to create a safe non-toxic environment for their families. View profile
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3 Comments
Post a CommentI am the mother of Desiree Jennings the NFL cheerleader who has neurological damage after having had the seasonal flu shot. Given what has happen to Desiree, my oldest, we went back to investigate the undiagnosed auto-immune disorder of my youngest daughter Morgan in the fall of 2006. I requested the ingredient content of all of her vaccinations. She received (7) in one day. Her polio vaccine contained both formaldehyde and 2-phenoxyethanol (ethelene gycol/anti-freeze). Her doctor had no clue what these toxins were or maybe he pretended not to know. I am tired of these arrogant or ignorant physicians feeding us this line that these toxins in "acceptable levels" are perfectly safe. My two girls had life threatening illness and will continue to have severe complications from these "perfectly safe toxins". Please don't vaccinate your children until you are 100% certain that their vaccines don't contain toxins. Do the research and demand the physicians be forthcoming on what is bei
Michael,
On Oprah today they had Michael J. Fox. Dr. Oz said that toxins were one of the causes of Parkinson!
Thanks for reading my post here.
Deb
i use formaldehyde everyday at work and believe it caused my parkinsons disease if only i could prove this.