Industries and their typical chemicals

We often think that going toxic free is all about foods.

Thousands of chemicals are introduced in to our food and environment every year and most are not tested for safety. Babies are born ‘pre-polluted’ and cancer and chronic illness rates are sky rocketing. If you are eating organic to eliminate pesticides, additives & preservative, then you are on the right track.

But have you cast your net wide enough? There are so many other ways in life that you can reduce your body burden. What industry do you work in, play in or touch in your every day activities. It is interesting to consider … how many small changes could you make that would all add up to a huge impact in reducing your families toxic exposure?

Air

Chemicals typically found in this industry/sector

Acetone
Ammonia
Benzene
Formaldehyde
Methylene
Perchloroethylene
Methylene chloride
Toluene
Trichloroethylene
Xylene

Links you may find of interest:

Volatile Organic Compounds’ Impact on Indoor Air Quality

Air Pollution Information System

Risk Assessment for Toxic Air Pollutants: A Citizen’s Guide

How To Seriously Improve Your Indoor Air Quality

Breathe Easy: 5 Ways To Improve Indoor Air Quality

Beauty - Hair

Chemicals typically found in this industry/sector

Animal Derived Ingredient (cosmetics)
BHA/BHT (Cosmetics)
Coal Tar Dyes (cosmetics)
Contaminated Lanolin (cosmetics)
Heavy Metals (Lip products, eyeliner, nail colour, foundations, eye shadows, blush, concealer, moisturizers, eye drops)

Links you may find of interest:

Building Industry

Chemicals typically found in this industry

Chlorinated Plastic/Phthalates (PVC, CPE, CPVC,plumbing,electrical)
Heavy Metals (Lead, Mercury, Cadmium, Arsenic, Nickel, Copper)
VOC – Synthetic Source (Volatile Organic Compound)
CCA Chromated Copper Arsenate (wood preservative- decki
Coal Tar Dyes (Paving & roads)
Dioxane (Paint strippers, greases,vanishes)
Formaldehyde (carpet and rug cleaners, disinfectants, dish washing liquids, and floor cleaner and polish)

Links you may find of interest:

Dentistry

Chemicals typically found in this industry/sector

Analog X-ray Free (use of digital xrays)
Floride free,
Heavy Metals Free (Lead, Mercury, Cadmium, Arsenic, Nickel, Copper)

Links you may find of interest:

Dry Cleaning

Chemicals typically found in this industry/sector

Perchloroethylene (PERC)

Links you may find of interest:

Food/Cooking

Chemicals typically found in this industry/sector

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
Food Additive (processed foods
Food Flavouring (processed foods)
Preservatives (processed foods)
Aluminium (cookware/flour)
Ammonia (warehousing grapefruit/lemons/oranges, refrigerant)
Antibiotics
Artificial Sweetners
BPA (canned food liners/canning jar lids/Pizza boxes/blenders/alcohol)
Bleach (artifical sweetners)
Brominated Vegetable Oil – BVO (Soda)
BHA/BHT (Preservatives)
Caffeine (coffee,soda,chocolate,ice cream,energy drinks,breath fresheners,oatmeal,beef jerky
CCA Chromated Copper Arsenate (wood preservative- vinyards)
Coal Tar Dyes (colouring)
Dioxane (food additives,vine-ripen tomatos)
GMO (canola, soybean, corn, animal feed, potatos, rice, sugarbeet)
High Fructose Corn Syrup (processed foods & beverages)
Hormone (Meat production)