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21st Century
"The inert ingredients [emphasis added] in Roundup may pose more danger
than it's active ingredient. Japanese emergency medicine professionals reported in Lancet,
the American Medical Journal, that the "inert" ingredient in the herbicide formulation,
Roundup, accounts for the acute toxicity they had found in patients poisoned (some
fatally) by Roundup.
"Symptoms included vomiting and gastrointestinal pain, swelling of the lungs and
pneumonia, reduction of blood pressure, clouding of consciousness, and red blood cell
destruction. The "inert" ingredient they identified in Roundup was polyoxyethyleneamine
(POEA) actually referring to a family of chemicals. It is added to Roundup to help
evenly spread the active ingredient, glyphosate, on target plants.
"EPA reports that it is common for 1,4-dioxane to be present with POEA. The International
Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) consider 1,4-dioxane and animal carcinogen and
EPA considers it to be a probable human carcinogen.
"We continue to not know what is in Roundup and other pesticides because the
manufacturers are not required to list them on the labels and have claimed that inerts
are "confidential business information that should not be available to the public." EPA
allows more than 2,000 chemicals to be used as inerts - many cause toxic effects including
cancer and at least 382 were themselves used as the pesticide active ingredient.
"In fact, hazardous waste have been allowed to be 'recycled' into pesticides as inerts.
You may be spraying chemicals like xylene, chloroform, methylene chloride, toluene
and other toxic chemicals. As one misguided EPA official said, 'it's a way of disposing of
hazardous materials.'"
http://www.ccaej.org/projects/pesticides.htm
Pesticide contaminated clothing -- Table salt suggested for Paraquat contamination
Fred Fishel; Department of Agronomy, University of Missouri-Columbia
Sharon Stevens; Missouri Textile and Apparel Center
http://muextension.missouri.edu/xplor/agguides/agengin/g01914.htm
Ruth's Page - Endometriosis and Dioxin, includes Tampon Survey
http://www.frontiernet.net/~ruthb/
| Acid Cleaner Liquid | Detergent TAED |
| Alcoholic Lotion | Fabric Softener |
| Anti Perspirant | Foam Bath |
| Bleach | Hard Surface Cleaner |
| Deo Stick | Shampoo |
| Detergent Perborate | Soap |
"Dr. Terr has believed and published for decades that MCS is -- at best -- a psychiatric or
psychosomatic illness. His dogma has not changed despite the world passing him by.
Early on, many mainstream medical groups from the American Medical Association
(AMA) to the California Medical Association (CMA) and the American College of
Physicians (ACP) joined in Dr. Terr's bashing of "clinical ecologists" and their notions of
environmentally-induced illness.
All of these bodies had withdrawn their position papers on this subject by the early
1990's. One can only wonder how much the $600/hr consultancies to industry on MCS
continue to color his view in 1998?"
http://www.legalfund.org/Wit_hold.html#AT
Test Kits
Mammogram
http://users.lmi.net/wilworks/ehnlinx/m.htm#Mammogram
ThinkTwice
"We offer the world's largest selection of uncensored information on childhood shots and
other immunizations. Because this is such an important topic, we believe that parents
are entitled to full disclosure of all pertinent data, and the freedom to choose whether
or not to vaccinate their children."
http://thinktwice.com/
Thrombocytopenia
Time
To get current time around the world ...
http://www.people-park.com/pp-timUS.htm
The World Clock Time Zones
http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/
Timeline of fragrances
American Society of Perfumers
http://www.perfumers.org/timeline.html
Tinnitus
Tinnitus is a common adverse effect of chemical poisoning, be it pesticides or fragrances.
From, BIOMARKERS of MCS, Compiled by Albert Donnay, MCS Referral & Resources,
adonnay@mcsrr.org, 410-362-6400, 2/1999, rev'd 8/2000: "Ears: abnormal brain stem auditory
evoked potentials (Cary 1997); tinnitus is commonly reported but not quantifiable."
Also see PDF file of an EPA document on Fungicides
http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/safety/healthcare/handbook/Chap15.pdf-- barb
Tinnitus FAQ
http://www.cccd.edu/faq/tinnitus.html
Tinnitus -- Germany (in German only)
http://www.uni-passau.de/~wagners/tinnitus/index.html
Yahoo search site for Tinnitus
http://search.yahoo.com/bin/search?p=Tinnitus&y=y&e=139818&f=0%3A139818&r=Health
Dad smoked.
My father had his lower jaw removed, along with 2/3 of his tongue, the glands in his neck and his
top rib due to cancer at age 60, in 1962. He had been a handsome man. He lived with the effects
of that dreadful surgery for seven years, during which time he taught himself to speak again and
returned to his practice of chiropractic. Dad died in August 1969 three weeks before his
67th birthday from the effects of a stroke . . . also a smoking-related risk.
My father-in-law, also a smoker, also developed cancer of the jaw -- the side opposite my father's.
He underwent his surgery nearly five years after my father had his. My father-in-law's cancer
spread to his lungs and he died in August 1968, 11 months following surgery. If you take time
zones into consideration, it was to become a year to the day before my father died.
My mother developed cancer of the larynx, coming on with a sudden and then lasting case of
laryngitis in May 1975. In January 1976 she had a biopsy taken, which confirmed her illness. She
refused surgery having experienced my father's plight with him. She did take cobalt treatments
and continued working until the day after Labor Day, 1976. She died Sept. 30, three weeks
before her 63rd birthday.
My mother-in-law never really smoked, although in the early years used to fancy herself an
after-dinner smoker. She never inhaled, and blinked at the smoke a lot -- the effect of her smoking
was not fancy in the least, but it may have saved her. She finally gave up that activity upon the
death of her husband. She lived a rather long, relatively healthy life, dying just five days before
her 98th birthday in 1998. She suffered a broken hip in October 1998 and, while she survived
the surgery, she could not win the battle against congestive heart failure and pneumonia.
Between my hubby and me, one out of four parents lived a rather long, healthy life. One out of
four was never a real smoker. Surgery for oral cancers are disfiguring, to say the very least.
Think twice before putting that tobacco product in your mouth.The health,
looks and life you save, may be your own. -- barb
The death benefit argument should be your first stop in tobacco research. -- barb
PDF: http://www.dhss.mo.gov/SmokingAndTobacco/CIAHandbook.pdf
IARC - Involuntary Smoking
Hey, there's serious health consequences from INVOLUNTARY PERFUME use, too. -- barb
http://193.51.164.11/htdocs/monographs/vol83/02-involuntary.html
Printer friendly: http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=571&u=/nm/20050126/hl_nm/health_california_smoking_dc&printer=1
Now, folks, compare that with fragrance encounters, which also can spike blood pressure.
Only, try to get a doctor or the ALA to understrand THAT. Besides, IF your body is anything like
mine, once raised because of an encounter with someone's fragranced products, it doesn't drop
again inside 15 minutes. It can take hours or days. Imagine working or seeking healthcare or
trying to gain an education while poisoned by petrochemically derived fragrance. And
remember, a lot of the chemicals you are warned about with cigarettes, come from the FLAVORS!
-- barb
Tolay Lake Park, Sonoma County - MUST BE SAVED BY APRIL 2005!
"... In humans, toluene is a known respiratory irritant with
http://www.friendsoftolay.org/
Toluene
http://www.friendsoftolay.org/history.html
http://www.friendsoftolay.org/plans.html
http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp56.html
No mention of perfume or other petrochemical-derived fragrances. Back in the late 1990s,
when I contacted ATSDR, I was the recipient of some rather rude commentary regarding my
question about the toxins found in fragrances. And, I never got an answer!! All that, and yet the EPA stated: -- barb
http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/phs56.html
http://www.npi.gov.au/database/substance-info/profiles/81.html
http://www.ourlittleplace.com/epa.html
Safety (MSDS) data for toluene
http://users.lmi.net/~wilworks/ehnmsofs.htm
Synonyms: methylbenzene, phenylmethane, toluol, antisal 1A, CP 25, methacide, methylbenzol, NCI-C07272, RCRA waste number U220, tolu-sol
http://ptcl.chem.ox.ac.uk/MSDS/TO/toluene.html
What are the main health hazards associated with breathing in toluene?
"The main effect of inhaling toluene vapour is on the central nervous system (CNS)."
http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/chemicals/chem_profiles/toluene/health_tol.html
Note: This information is taken from ATSDR, 1994. They do not include fragrances. -- barb
http://www.eco-usa.net/toxics/toluene.shtml
http://www.scorecard.org/chemical-profiles/summary.tcl?edf_substance_id=108-88-3
What Kinds of Consumer Products May Contain This Chemical?
12/04 . . . Interestingly, I did not see fragrances listed. Although they have listed products in
whch you'll find fragrances such as moistureizing creams, nail polish, cleaners, and a string
of uses starting with "Other."-- barb
http://www.scorecard.org/chemical-profiles/consumer-products.tcl?edf_substance_id=108%2d88%2d3
108-88-3
"Hazard Summary
"Toluene is added to gasoline, used to produce benzene, and used as a solvent. Exposed
to toluene may occur from breathing ambient or indoor air. The central nervous
system (CNS) is the primary target organ for toluene toxicity in both humans and
animals for acute (short-term) and chronic (long-term) exposures. CNS dysfunction
and narcosis have been frequently observed in humans acutely exposed to toluene by
inhalation; symptoms include fatigue, sleepiness, headaches, and nausea. CNS depression
has been reported to occur in chronic abusers exposed to high levels of toluene.
Chronic inhalation exposure of humans to toluene also causes irritation of the upper
respiratory tract and eyes, sore throat, dizziness, and headache. Human studies have
reported developmental effects, such as CNS dysfunction, attention deficits, and minor
craniofacial and limb anomalies, in the children of pregnant women exposed to toluene
or mixed solvents by inhalation. Reproductive effects, including an association
between exposure to toluene and an increased incidence of spontaneous abortions, have
also been noted. However, these studies are not conclusive due to many confounding
variables. EPA has classified toluene as a Group D, not classifiable as to human
carcinogenicity. ...
" ... Sources and Potential Exposure
"The highest concentrations of toluene usually occur in indoor air from the use of common
household products (paints, paint thinners, adhesives, synthetic fragrances and nail
polish) and cigarette smoke. The deliberate inhalation of paint or glue may result
in high levels of exposure to toluene, as well as to other chemicals, in solvent abusers. (1)
[Emphasis added.]
1.Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR). Toxicological Profile for Toluene
(Update). U.S. Public Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Atlanta, GA. 1994.
http://www.epa.gov/ttnatw01/hlthef/toluene.html
584-84-9
"Hazard Summary
2,4-Toluene diisocyanate is primarily used as a chemical intermediate in the production
of polyurenthane products. 2,4-Toluene diisocyanate is extremely toxic from acute
(short-term) and chronic (long-term) exposures. Acute exposure to high levels of
2,4-toluene diisocyanate in humans, via inhalation, results in severe irritation of the skin
and eyes and affects the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and central nervous systems
(CNS). Chronic inhalation exposure to 2,4-toluene diisocyanate inx humans has
resulted in significant decreases in lung function in workers, an asthma-like reaction
characterized by wheezing, dyspnea, and bronchial constriction. Animalx studies have
reported significantly increased incidences of tumors of the pancreas, liver, and
mammary glands from exposure to 2,4-toluene diisocyanate via gavage (experimentally
placing the chemical in the stomach). The International Agency for Research on
Cancer (IARC) has classified 2,4-toluene diisocyanate as a Group 2B, possible human
carcinogen.
http://www.epa.gov/ttnatw01/hlthef/toluene2.html
Toluene (CASRN 108-88-3)
central nervous system (CNS) effects. ..."
http://www.epa.gov/iris/subst/0118.htm
Tom's of Maine
http://www.tomsofmaine.com/
The Tomato Effect
Tools for Schools
After years of begging, EPA is acknowledging that fragrances need to be considered in plans
for indoor air QUALITY. Thank you, EPA!-- barb
School districts that have successfully improved their IAQ
http://www.aehf.com/IAQSch/IAQExamples.htm
Tourette Syndrome
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Facts and Protection for Rescue Workers and Residents Thanks to the efforts of Cyndi Norman. -- barb http://www.immuneweb.org/sept11/ While on vacation, I saw news items that EPA air quality tests showed no discernable levels of toxins in the plumes. I'd like to remind the world of the EPA's own words regarding air quality tests on indoor air: "Contaminant concentration levels rarely exceed existing standards and guidelines ..." (http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/sbs.html)
Remember the adage: "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." Now go to Cyndi's site and learn! Protect yourself. And, you may want to visit EHN's Sept. 11,. 2001 page. -- barb |
989.3 Organophosphate and carbamate
http://www.thera.info/icd9-cm/sect-980-989.html#para989
OR printer friendly:
http://www.findarticles.com/cf_0/m0907/n2_v53/20596015/print.jhtml
For more information on the Andersons of Anderson Labs, see
http://www.andersonlaboratories.com/
Toxicity Definitions
http://www3.sympatico.ca/cnin/docs.html#defin
"The information circulating through the pet community is simply not true. Used as directed, Febreze is safe around your pets and on fabrics with which your dogs or cats come into contact. Staff veterinarians, scientists, doctors and safety experts reviewed the safety data of each ingredient in Febreze as well as the finished formula.
"The nation's leading authority on pet safety, The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) has investigated these rumors and confirmed Febreze's safety. They have publicly stated, "Veterinary toxicologists at the ASPCA National Animal Poison Center are conducting an on-going investigation into claims that use of Febreze in the home caused the death of several pets. All information reviewed to date suggests that there is no evidence that Febreze represents any risk to pets when used according to label instructions. Presently, the center considers the product safe to use in households with pets. As with any cleaning product, the center recommends that birds be removed from the room until the product application has dried and the area has been ventilated."
"You can visit the ASPCA at http://www.napcc.aspca.org and you can get more information on our website at http://www.febreze.com/pet.html
"We hope you'll share this information and our reassurances with other concerned individuals. Thanks again for getting in touch with us."
Barb
USA Febreze Team
ToxTown
"An introduction to toxic chemicals and environmental health risks you might
encounter in everyday life, in everyday places. To experience the site the way we
intended, you need Macromedia Flash player, a plug-in for your web browser. "
http://toxtown.nlm.nih.gov
From page 5, top:
From page 9, middle
"The astute pjysician may, indeed ask what the occupation is and the more astute physician
will go in perhaps and find out exactly what the individual was exposed to, but, by and large,
physicians are not trained to search the history in the way that they should." ...
From page 13, starting near top
" Dr. Spencer illustrated this point through the story of the cosmetic AETT. In that case,
industry scientists, assisted by Dr. Spencer, demonstrated that this fragrance compound
was, in fact, neurotoxic. Industry took the test results to FDA and voluntarily
withdreww AETT from the market. However, as Dr. Spencer testified ' ... it is significant,
I think, that FDA, as far as I'm aware, choose [sic] not to regulate on that particular
compound, so it can be introduced at any future time.'
"Finally, the witnesses on health effects were asked by Chairman Volkmer to prioritize
those chemicals which should be examined for neurotoxicity:
"I would also add, because of my experience with regard to fragrance raw materials, that I
strongly suspect the American public would like to know what is applied to their skin voluntarily,
and I suspect that they would be very troubled to learn that for 50 and 30 years
respectively agents have been applied to skin voluntarily, often under the guise that they
are in fact improving their skin quality, but are able to penetrate skin, and a recent
experiment with animals caused devastating changes in the pervious system. So I would
like to add fragrance raw materials, some of which are food additives as well, to the
list that Dr. Weiss offered. (Emphasis added.)"
"We are ignorant of long-term effects of substances with neurotoxic potential added to food,
present in skin care producs or used in the workplace. (Emphasis added.)"
"EPA has authority to ban the manufacture or distribution in commerce, limit the use,
require labeling, or place other restrictions on chemicals that pose unreasonable risks.
Among the chemicals EPA regulates under TSCA are asbestos, chlorofluorocarbons
(CFCs), and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). ..."
http://www.chemalliance.org/Handbook/background/back-tsca.asp
Toxic Tort Cases
Trade Secret
Under Protecting Yourself, Kitchen
"Food producers increasingly rely on synthetic flavors
and food dyes, some of which are proven toxins. For
example: "Blue number two," used in beverages, candy
and pet food causes brain tumors in male mice.
"Red number three," used in baked goods, candy, and
maraschino cherries, has caused thyroid tumors in rats.
While petroleum-based artificial flavorings are generally
safe, their manufacture often leads to potential
exposures. For example, the production of Vanillin -
artificial vanilla flavor - requires benzene."
Vanillin and Benzene
http://ehpnet1.niehs.nih.gov/docs/1995/103-6/innovations.html
Under Protecting Yourself, Bathroom:
"The identities of the estimated 3,000 chemicals used in the
fragrance industry are strictly protected under trade
secrecy laws. Manufacturers of perfumes, colognes, soaps,
lotions and other products merely list "fragrance" on
labels without revealing specific chemicals, making it
impossible to evaluate health risks. Manufacturers have
the responsibility to assure that their products are safe,
but several fragrance ingredients that were used in
products for more than 20 years were later found to be
neurotoxic or carcinogenic. One 1998 study in the Archives
of Environmental Health found that mice repeatedly
exposed to certain colognes suffered nervous system damage,
as well as lung problems."
Tips:
"Because it is impossible to know the identity of fragrance
ingredients - and therefore to evaluate their potential
effects on human health - you may choose to use soaps
and lotions that are fragrance free."
"Scents & Sensitivity
http://ehpnet1.niehs.nih.gov/docs/1998/106-12/focus.html"
"Fragrance Info Network [the site of Betty Bridges, RN]
