With the improvement of people’s health and environmental awareness, many families will choose safe and environmentally friendly materials when carrying out interior decoration. But actually I want to get to zero pollution, which is very difficult. The following summary of some household common easy to cause cancer materials and supplies, hope to bring you a reference.
1. Dangerous products: PVC floor, paint and other decoration materials, disposable plastic water cups, plastic gloves, toys, raincoats, shoes, shower curtains, credit cards and other daily necessities, packaging bags, plastic wrap and other food packaging, as well as hair spray, lipstick, nail polish, emulsion and other cosmetics.
Pollutants contained: Plasticizer, also known as plasticizer (currently the most used is phthalate esters), not only used in the production of plastic products, rubber, adhesives, resins, cables and other materials are also used. It mainly plays the role of increasing the softness, toughness and elasticity of the material, making it more durable.
Harm: Professionals told reporters that plasticizers (phthalates) have estrogen-like effects, large intake may interfere with the human endocrine system. If accumulated in the body for a long time, it will cause hormone disorders, lead to the decline of human immunity, the most serious is the impact of reproductive ability, resulting in child gender confusion, induce children precocious puberty. Plasticizers can also damage human genes, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease and associated damage to the liver and urinary system, which can be passed down through genes. Other studies have shown that plasticizers can cause cancerous reactions in animals.
Coping measures: For modern people, it is almost impossible to avoid plasticizers completely, but there is no need to panic too much. As long as normal contact is not excessive use, it will not hurt the human body.
The secretary-general of the International Food Packaging Association recommends that plastic products should be used sparingly and should not be put in the mouths of children; It is best not to use plastic bottles for wine and oil. If you must, choose plastic bottles with a triangle on the bottom or body and the number “1” inside, and store them in a cool, ventilated place. If plastic products are labeled “PVC”, it indicates that they contain phthalates. Pay special attention when buying and using them. When heating in the microwave oven, you can’t take the plastic wrap with you, especially meat. Most of the plastic wrap contains phthalates, which will release harmful substances once they come into contact with grease.
Chinese Academy of Environmental Sciences Environmental pollution and health research associate researcher said, home decoration as far as possible to choose steel wood furniture and flooring. In the purchase of daily supplies, if you smell a larger odor, it means that the concentration of pollutants is larger, should be abandoned decisively. Zheng Yu, Greenpeace pollution prevention and control project director, warned that when choosing children’s products, to avoid PVC materials, too soft, too small plastic products to buy, especially pay attention to the pungent “plastic” smell, or feel a little greasy sticky plastic toys, should be careful to choose.
Two, dangerous goods: tableware, water bottle, milk bottle, can, lens, mobile phone, computer, shopping receipt, etc.
Contaminant: Bisphenol A, can make plastic products become colorless, transparent, durable, anti-fall, widely used.
The harm: BPA has been linked to heart disease, diabetes and liver disease, brain development in fetuses and children, and an increased risk of prostate and breast cancer. A study by Harvard University in the US found that BPA can also increase the risk of infertility in women. Dong Jinshi pointed out that bisphenol A, once ingested by the human body, is difficult to break down, will be passed on to future generations, and may mutate to produce new toxic and harmful substances.
Measures: Vice Chairman of the Plastic Degradation Committee of the China Plastic Processing Industry Association said that whether some components in plastic products are really harmful to human body has a lot to do with the way they are used. Daily life can pay attention to the following points: do not use plastic cups of boiling water, because bisphenol A can only be released at a high temperature of more than 100℃; Do not pack hot food in plastic bags, so as not to release toxic substances at high temperature, causing chronic poisoning; Do not use colored plastic bags for cooked food, as colored plastic bags are mostly made from recycled plastic and can release harmful substances; Microwave heating should use a special bowl; Newly bought plastic products are soaked in warm water for A few days to accelerate the release of residual bisphenol A and other harmful substances before use; Supermarket receipts may also contain such substances, after contact should be promptly washed.
Three, dangerous products: household appliances shell, carpet, paint, sofa cushion padding, etc.
Contaminant contained: Brominated flame retardants, a generic term for brominated organic compounds used as flame retardants and applied primarily to surfaces to prevent them from catching fire due to overheating.
The harm: Adding flame retardants to prevent fires is well-intentioned, but it may not pay off if the flame retardants are harmful to humans. As a common pollutant, brominated flame retardants are persistent and easy to accumulate in the human body, which can interfere with the endocrine, immune and nervous systems of the human body, cause hyperactivity and learning difficulties in children, and lead to decreased sperm quality and infertility in adults. Brominated flame retardants also release carcinogens when incinerated.
Solution: Professor Wang from the School of Chemical Engineering at Hubei University said it is better to use phosphating flame retardants instead of brominated flame retardants for flame retardants such as sofa, curtains and wallpaper. At present, Europe has clearly stipulated that the use of brominated flame retardants is not allowed, but in China, the flame retardant standard is not as strict as Europe, and the flame retardant effect of brominated flame retardants is the best, so there are still furniture containing brominated flame retardants on the market. Consumers in the purchase of upholstered furniture, try to choose linen, wool fabric products. If you are worried about potential hazards, keep your room ventilated or plant plants such as orchids that absorb bromine. In addition, sofas and cushions usually use sponges with brominated flame retardants. Once the outer wrapping material is damaged, it should be mended immediately. When purchasing appliances, try to look for products with the “ROHS” logo (which stands for free of most types of brominated flame retardants).
Finally, consumers are reminded that in modern life, it is difficult to completely avoid the above substances, but there is no need to panic, because the technology clearance, qualified quality, reputable enterprises will produce and process products according to the relevant standards, which will not cause harm to the human body.
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