CHEMICAL AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES
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Many products we buy and use in our homes, offices, cars, and even directly on our bodies may contain harmful chemicals or toxins. What is even more dangerous is most of the time these chemicals or toxins are not usually marketed on their own or under their true chemical name. Many of these chemicals and toxic substances have been linked to short-term and long-term health problems.
Health Issues:
- Chronic fatigue;
- Chronic illnesses and diseases;
- Birth defects;
- Miscarriages;
- Cancer(s);
- Death;
Harmful Chemicals and Toxic Substances:
- Lead, and lead paint;
- Benzene;
- Cleaning solvents;
- Paint thinners;
- Chinese Drywall, asbestos, PVC pipes, and more;
- Insecticides and weed killers (herbicides);
- Pet products and toxic birdseed;
- Teflon;
- Phthalates (used in manufacting toys to cosmetics);
- Toxic airplane cabin air;
- Radiation;
- Oil spills;
- Creosote;
- Carbon monoxide;
- Gas leaks;
- Perchlorate;
- Tobacco smoke;
- Welding rod fumes;
- “Popcorn” lung (Diacetyl exposure);
- PCBs;
- Toxic landfills; and more.
Many of the products listed if used improperly or exposed to can cause skin rashes or irritations, drowsiness, diziness, rapid or irregular heartbeat or heart conditions, tremors, confusion, disorientation, bone disease, hearing loss, kidney disease, brain damage, coma. Perhaps the most dangerous product of all, lead, according to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, was banned from household projects beginning in 1978. By 1986, lead was restricted on the sale of faucets, pipes and similar materials.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, effective January 1, 1996, the Clean Air Act banned the sale of leaded fuel for use of on-road vehicles. However, leaded fuel continues to be used off-road vehicles, that include aircraft, race cars, farm vehicles, and marine equipment.
Have you been exposed to a dangerous chemical or toxin?
If you believe you have been exposed to a dangerous chemical or toxic substance, contact our office today for a free consultation.