 |
| The list of "report-worthy" chemicals contains 66 entries. |
A new law requires toy manufacturers to report if how much of toxic substances are contained in their products.
The state has identified 66 chemicals that require reporting, including formaldehyde, bisphenol A and phthalates – plasticizers that can be found in many everyday household products and plastic toys.
State officials especially target the kind of products that are likely to be chewed on or that come into a lot of contact with children and will be sold in Washington.
Large manufacturers, or those with gross sales of over $1 billion, must report to the state by August 2012. The rule will phase in over the next several years for smaller companies, an AP article explained.
Worried about chemical exposure?
The first step to reducing chemical exposure is of course opting for less toxic products, using more natural materials (including cleaning products) and keeping the indoor air clean.
A portable and cost-effective option is an air purifier – but it needs to be a serious air cleaner with a deep bed of activated carbon as well as HEPA.
Many “big box” air purifiers only contain HEPA, which is a great particle filter, but won’t reduce the chemical count in your environment.
For better chemical control, a large activated carbon filter can adsorb a wide range of toxic chemicals and odors, including formaldehyde, benzene, toluene, VOCs and many others.
AllerAir has developed an extensive product line of high-quality air purifiers for IAQ concerns such as
Contact us to find out more and to get a product recommendation according to your IAQ concern.
No comments:
Post a Comment