CHEMICAL DETAILS of TOXIC HOME FURNISHING GOODS
Research Sources: EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) -National Lung Association-EWG (Environmental Working Group)-American Cancer Society-CDC (Center for Disease Control)-California Proposition 65-Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives-ATSDR (Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry)-Medical Journals
HEXABROMOCYCLODODECANE
Health Effects: Neurological Disorder
Developmental Issues
Reproductive Harm
Biomagnifies and Bio Accumulate in Environment
and can be transported long distances.
Found In: Sofa
Mattress
Fabrics
(Flame Retardant)
PHTHALATES
Health Effects: Gender Bending
Sexual Differentiation
Birth Defects
Cancer
Reproductive Harm (Male & Female)
Organ Damage
Endocrine Disruptors
Affect Central Nervous System
Release into Air and Dust Affect Respiratory Tract
Found In: Polyvinyl (PVC)
Artificial Leather (Pleather)
Plastic Furniture
Textiles
Storage Cases
Carpet and Vinyl Flooring
Plastic Shower Curtains and Bath Mats
PERFLUOROOCTANOIC ACID
(PFOA)
Health Effects: Liver Toxicity (Hypertrophy Necrosis) Affects Metabolism & Deposition of Dietary Lipids
Kidney Toxicity
Developmental Issues
Alter Puberty
Cancer
Retarded Mammary Gland Development
Found In: Sofa-Chairs
Upholstered Beds
Leathers
Carpets
POLYBROMINATED DIPHERNYL ETHERS
Health Effects: Adverse Neurobehavioral
Issues
Found In: Foam
Plastics
Fabrics
Mattresses
FORMALDEHYDE
Health Effects: Cancer
Coughing and Wheezing
Skin Irritation (Eczema)
Psoriasis
Nausea
Found In: Fabric
Foam (Cushions)
Paint-Lacquers-Coatings
Pressed Wood
Glues-Adhesives
ACETALDEHYDE
Health Effects: Respiratory Tract Infections
Eye Irritant
Carcinogen Probable Cancer
Skin Irritant
Tumors
Found In: Polyester Resins
Dyes
Rubber
Drapery Hardware
TRICHLOROETHYLENE
Health Effects: Organ Damage
Central Nervous System Damage
Cancer
Eye Irritation
Headaches
Loss of Coordination
Kidney and Liver Damage
Found In: Paint
Particleboard
Plywood
BENZENE
Health Effects: Blood Disorders
Aplastic Anemia
Leukemia
Adverse Reproduction on Developing Fetuses
Respiratory Tract Infection
Found In: Plastic Furniture
Resins
Waxes
Dyes
VINYL ACETATE
Health Effects: Inflammation
Nasal Cavity Tumor
Coughing
Respiratory Tract Infections
Found In: Polyvinyl
Sofas-Chairs
Beds
Paint
Films
Adhesives
PERCHLOROETHYLENE
Health Effects: Cancer
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Neurological Disorder
Kidney Dysfunction
Impairment of Coordination
Dizziness-Headaches
Unconsciousness
Behavioral Disorders
Sleepiness
Found In: Paint
Spot Remover
Coatings
Metal Polishers
STYRENE BUTADIENE
Health Effects: Cancer
Tumors
Hormone Disruptor
Hearth Attack-Stroke
Asthma
Compromised Immune System
Respiratory Disease
Developmental Health Issues
Found In: CARPET Backing
Carpet Padding
POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS)
Health Effects: Obesity
Cancer
Developmental Disorder
Hormone Disruptor
Bioaccumulative and Persistent in
Human Body and Environment
Found In: Furniture
Carpet
Textiles
METHYLENE CHLORIDE
Health Effects: Harmful to Liver
Eye Irritant
Harmful to Heart
Dizziness
Unconsciousness
Skin Irritant
Numbness and Tingling Limbs
Found In: Paint Stripper
TRICIOSAN
Health Effects: Week Immune System
Allergies
Eczema
Birth Defects
Cancer
Miscarriage
Infertility
Asthma
Dermatitis
Found In: Mattresses
Flooring
Shower Curtains
Textiles
Carpet
PETROLEUM DISTILLATES
Health Effects: Lung Irritation
Throat Irritation
Headaches
Dizziness
Affect Nervous System
Loss of Balance and Coordination
Nausea
Affect Liver and Kidneys
Found In: Synthetic Rubber
Plastics
Paints
Varnishes