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Toxic Leather Sofas made in China Cause Severe Burns and Other Health Problems

Posted on May 4, 2010 by

The cause was discovered to be a highly sensitizing fungicidal chemical called dimethyl fumarate (DMF).  Inserted as solid sachets to inhibit mold growth, the chemical off-gassed in people’s homes, causing severe burns and illness. Reports came from the UK and … Continue reading →

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Women and Aging Chemicals: Opting out of Make-up and Redefining Normal

Posted on November 20, 2009 by

Today I read this headline “The average British woman “hosts” 515 chemicals on her body every day, according to a new study.” In a poll of 2,016 women, it was determined that most of the products contain tens or even … Continue reading →

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Paints: Low Odor, No-VOC. What Do They Mean?

Posted on May 27, 2009 by

Volatile Organic Compounds The term “organic compounds” covers all chemicals containing carbon and hydrogen. Volatile organic compounds are those organic compounds that have boiling points roughly in the range of 50-250oC. There are probably several thousand chemicals, synthetic and natural, … Continue reading →

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Safer Carpets, Flooring and Sofas

Posted on September 22, 2008 by

What’s Off-Gassing? In a typical living room, building products and furniture can be the biggest sources of off-gassing, a process during which VOC’s (volatile organic compounds). Volatile Organic Compounds The term “organic compounds” covers all chemicals containing carbon and hydrogen. … Continue reading →

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