Saturday, August 30, 2003

Fabric Softners- Learn and Compare the Dangers!

ANOTHER GREAT REASON TO USE SHAKLEE'S SOFTER THAN SOFT WHICH IS AN ORGANIC CONCENTRATE, PHOSPHATE FREE AND SAFE FOR YOUR HEALTH!!!

Subject: Fabric Softeners = Health Risks From Dryer Exhaust and Treated Fabrics Chemicals found in fabric softeners by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Identification of Polar Volatile Organic Compounds in Consumer Products and Common Microenvironment
1991 Reference: Lance Wallace, EPA; Phone 703.648.4287 and Polar Organic Compounds in Fragrances of Consumer ProductsSymptoms of exposure are taken from industry-generated Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Compiled by Julia Kendall (1935 - 1997); distributed by EHNAlpha-

TERPINEOL -- Causes CNS disorders ... "highly irritating to mucous membranes"... "Aspiration into the lungs can produce pneumonitis or even fatal edema." Can also cause "excitement, ataxia (loss of muscularcoordination), hypothermia, CNS and respiratory depression, and headache."Prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact."
BENZYL ACETATE -- Carcinogenic (linked to pancreatic cancer). "From vapors: irritating to eyes and respiratory passages, exciting cough." "In mice: hyperanemia of the lungs." "Can be absorbed through the skin causing systemic effects." "Do not flush to sewer."
BENZYL ALCOHOL -- Causes CNS disorders. "...irritating to the upper respiratory tract" ... "headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drop in blood pressure, CNS depression, and death in severe cases due to respiratory failure."
CAMPHOR -- Causes CNS disorders. On EPA's Hazardous Waste list. Symptoms: "local irritant and CNS stimulant" ..."readily absorbed through body tissues" ..."irritation of eyes, nose and throat"..."dizziness, confusion, nausea, twitching muscles and convulsions." "Avoid inhalation of vapors."
CHLOROFORM -- Neurotoxic. Anesthetic. Carcinogenic. On EPA's Hazardous Waste list. "Avoid contact with eyes, skin, clothing. Do not breathe vapors ... Inhalation of vapors may cause headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, irritation of respiratory tract and loss of consciousness.""Inhalation can be fatal." "Chronic effects of overexposure may include kidney and/or liver damage." "Medical conditions generally aggravated by exposure: kidney disorders, liver disorders, heart disorders, skin disorders." "Conditions to avoid: HEAT..." Listed on California's Propostion 65.
ETHYL ACETATE -- Narcotic. On EPA's Hazardous Waste list. "...irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract" ..."may cause headache and narcosis (stupor)" ..."may cause anemia with leukocytosis and damage to liver and kidneys" "Wash thoroughly after handling."
LIMONENE -- Carcinogenic. "Prevent its contact with skin or eyes because it is an irritant and sensitizer." "Always wash thoroughly after using this material and before eating, drinking, ...applying cosmetics. Do notinhale limonene vapor.
LINALOOL -- Narcotic. Causes DNS disorders. ..."respiratory disturbances" ... "Attracts bees." "In animal tests: ataxic gait, reduced spontaneous motor activity and depression ... depressed heart activity ... development of respiratory disturbances leading to death."
PENTANE -- "Danger -- Harmful if inhaled; extremely flammable. Keep away from heat a Avoid breathing vapor." "Inhalation of vapors may cause headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, irritation ofrespiratory tract and loss of consciousness. Repeated inhalation of vapors may cause central nervous system depression. Contact can cause eye irritation. Prolonged exposure may cause dermatitis (skin rash)." rash)."Do Fabric Softeners Make You Sick?Exposure can result from the outgassing of vented dryers or from treated fabrics (e.g., clothes, sheets, towels), which are in close proximity to you.

Questions to ponder: Have you been enjoying a walk in the neighborhood and found you have suddenly fallen without realizing why?
Do you get a numb feeling in the side of your face -- and the doctors can't find the reason?
Do you get a sudden onset of dizziness or a headache?Fabric softeners, like other fragrant products, contain petrochemicals, used in untested combination.

These chemicals can adversely affect the central nervous system (CNS) -- your brain and spine.CNS exposure symptoms include: aphasia, blurred vision, disorientation, dizziness, headaches, hunger, memory loss, numbness in face, pain in neck and spine. CNS disorders include: Alzheimer's Disease, Attention Deficit Disorder, Dementia, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Seizures, Strokes, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

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AT THE COST OF 2 OR 3 CENTS PER LOAD FOR SHAKLEE WHY USE ANYTHING ELSE!!!!