Traditional Household Products

Traditional Household Products:

They may work, but what’s hiding inside the bottle?

All statements, facts and information can be found at the following:

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
www.epa.gov

Material Safety Data Sheet

(Provides information such as physical data (melting point, boiling point, flash point, etc.), toxicity, health effects, first aid, reactivity, storage, disposal, protective equipment, and spill-handling procedures for all types of products.)

www.msds.com

Bleach:


Registered Pesticide

Danger! Causes severe eye injuries. Can burn the skin, mouth, throat, and stomach.Neurotoxin, kidney and liver damage, severe lung damage, reproductive issues and Carcinogenic. Can be fatal if swallowed.
Carcinogens from Dioxins are 300,000 times more potent than those of DDT (well known organic pesticide ). It bio-accumulates in the body – we cannot detoxify it.

Household Cleaner:


Neurotoxin

Danger! Strong lung irritant. Linked to Cancer, reproductive disorders, kidney and liver damage. Can cause depression, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, abdominal pain, lesions may occur in brain, lung, liver and meninges and heart.

Disinfecting Wipes:


Registered Pesticide

Danger! Eye, skin, respiratory tract irritant. Registered pesticide that people use as a disinfectant. Harmful by inhalation, ingestion & skin contact. Carcinogenic, skin irritant, headaches, coma, heart block and cardiac arrest.

On the Label:

  • Hazardous to Humans and Domestic Animals

    Detergent:


    Registered Pesticide

    Danger! A leading cause of eczema. Stimulates the growth of breast cancer cells. Respiratory tract irritation, carcinogenic, can burn eyes, mouth, throat, and stomach. Can cause Asthma attacks.

    Other Interesting Facts:

    • Banned in Europe.
    • Feminizes male fish.
    • Leading Detergents contain fiberglass.

      Toothpaste:


      Registered Pesticide

      Danger! ! Neurotoxin, kidney and liver damage, severe lung damage, reproductive issues

      Other Interesting Facts:
      Artificial sweeteners: Saccharin, Aspartame are carcinogenic.
      Fluoride: possible carcinogenic; a cumulative poison. Categorized by the FDA as a "toxic drug". The 1984 issue of Clinical Toxicology of Commercial Products lists Fluoride as "more poisonous than lead and slightly less poisonous than arsenic.” Lead has a toxicity rating of 3, Fluoride has a toxicity rating of 4.

      Glass Cleaner:


      Neurotoxin

      Danger! Contains Ammonia, can cause kidney and liver damage, even tumors. Known to attack the central nervous system, liver and kidneys. Linked to reproductive disorders.
      Does it even make sense to use a blue liquid to clean a clear surface?

      Dish Detergent:


      Neurotoxin

      Did you Know:
      The following16 states have banned Phosphate detergents: Washington, Virginia, Minnesota, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Indiana, Wisconsin, Oregon, Utah, New Hampshire, Montana, Vermont

      Chlorine bleach: mixes with hot water, toxic volatilized chlorine fumes are created, which are then released into the air in your home as a steamy mist. Common symptoms from breathing chlorine fumes include headaches, fatigue, burning eyes and respiratory irritation
      Alkaline: Burns skin, mouth and eyes; itches dishes and “clouds” glassware.

      Lotions:


      Carcinogenic

      Carcinogenic, known to cause dermatitis, cancer, kidney and liver damage. Can also impact birth outcomes, including gestational age and birth weight, fertility (lower sperm production), anatomical abnormalities related to the male genitalia, and can cause early puberty.


      Shampoo:


      Carcinogenic

      Known to cause dermatitis, cancer, kidney and liver damage. Hormone disruptors, cancercausing agents

      Cosmetics:


      Carcinogenic

      Many Cosmetics made in the U.S. are banned in Europe and Japan.
      Carcinogen, allergen, contain petrochemicals like parafn, coal tar, lanolin, and contain pesticide residues. Can also cause blisters, skin irritation and allergic reactions. Linked to Cancer.
      The Consumer Agency and Ombudsman tested 49 eye shadows and found that all of them contained lead, cobalt, nickel, chromium and arsenic. The amounts used are causing allergic reactions and hormonal disruptions.