Can you give example of pollutants that are common in and around a home, that may cause air, water or land pollution?
HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS AND THEIR POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Product TypeHarmful IngredientsPotential Health Hazards
SOURCE: Compiled by author.
Air fresheners & deodorizersFormaldehydeToxic in nature; carcinogen; irritates eyes, nose,throat and skin; nervous, digestive, respiratory system damage
BleachSodium hypochloriteCorrosive; irritates and burns skin and eyes; nervous, respiratory, digestive system damage
DisinfectantsSodium hypochloriteCorrosive; irritates and burns skin and eyes; nervous, respiratory, digestive system damage
PhenolsIgnitable; very toxic in nature; respiratory and circulatory system damage
AmmoniaToxic in nature; vapor irritates skin, eyes and respiratory tract
Drain cleanerSodium/potassium hydroxide (lye)Corrosive; burns skin and eyes; toxic in nature; nervous, digestive and urinary system damage
Flea powderCarbarylVery toxic in nature; irritates skin; causes nervous, respiratory and circulatory system damage
DichloropheneToxic in nature; irritates skin; causes nervous and digestive system damage
Chlordane and other chlorinated hydrocarbonsToxic in nature; irritates eyes and skin; cause respiratory, digestive and urinary system damage
Floor cleaner/waxDiethylene glycolToxic in nature; causes nervous, digestive and urinary system damage
Petroleum solventsHighly ignitable; carcinogenic; irritate skin, eyes, throat, nose and lungs
AmmoniaToxic in nature; vapor irritates skin, eyes and respiratory tract
Furniture polishPetroleum distillates or mineral spiritsHighly ignitable; toxic in nature; carcinogen; irritate skin, eyes, nose, throat and lungs
Oven cleanerSodium/potassium hydroxide (lye)Corrosive; burns skin, eyes; toxic in nature; causes nervous and digestive system damage
Paint thinnerChlorinated aliphatic hydrocarbonsToxic in nature; cause digestive and urinary system damage
EstersToxic in nature; irritate eyes, nose and throat
AlcoholsIgnitable; cause nervous system damage; irritate eyes, nose and throat
Chlorinated aromatic hydrocarbonsIgnitable; toxic in nature; digestive system damage
KetonesIgnitable; toxic in nature; respiratory system damage
PaintsAromatic hydrocarbon thinnersIgnitable; toxic in nature; carcinogenic; irritates skin, eyes, nose and throat; respiratory system damage
Mineral spiritsHighly ignitable; toxic in nature; irritates skin, eyes, nose and throat; respiratory system damage
Pool sanitizersCalcium hypochloriteCorrosive; irritates skin, eyes, and throat; if ingested cause severe burns to the digestive tract
Ethylene (algaecides)Irritation of eyes, mucous membrane and skin; effects reproductive system; probable human carcinogen of medium carcinogenic hazard
Toilet bowl cleanerSodium acid sulfate or oxalate or hypochloric acidCorrosive; toxic in nature; burns skin; causes digestive and respiratory system damage
Chlorinated phenolsIgnitable; very toxic in nature; cause respiratory and circulatory system damage
Window cleanersDiethylene glycolToxic in nature; cause nervous, urinary and digestive system damage
AmmoniaToxic in nature; vapor irritates skin, eyes and respiratory tract
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July 3rd, 2009 at 10:22 pm
well im sure that things such as licol are not good for the environment. hair spray as well. even some car washing soaps arent good to wash into the ground.
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July 3rd, 2009 at 10:52 pm
HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS AND THEIR POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Product TypeHarmful IngredientsPotential Health Hazards
SOURCE: Compiled by author.
Air fresheners & deodorizersFormaldehydeToxic in nature; carcinogen; irritates eyes, nose,throat and skin; nervous, digestive, respiratory system damage
BleachSodium hypochloriteCorrosive; irritates and burns skin and eyes; nervous, respiratory, digestive system damage
DisinfectantsSodium hypochloriteCorrosive; irritates and burns skin and eyes; nervous, respiratory, digestive system damage
PhenolsIgnitable; very toxic in nature; respiratory and circulatory system damage
AmmoniaToxic in nature; vapor irritates skin, eyes and respiratory tract
Drain cleanerSodium/potassium hydroxide (lye)Corrosive; burns skin and eyes; toxic in nature; nervous, digestive and urinary system damage
Flea powderCarbarylVery toxic in nature; irritates skin; causes nervous, respiratory and circulatory system damage
DichloropheneToxic in nature; irritates skin; causes nervous and digestive system damage
Chlordane and other chlorinated hydrocarbonsToxic in nature; irritates eyes and skin; cause respiratory, digestive and urinary system damage
Floor cleaner/waxDiethylene glycolToxic in nature; causes nervous, digestive and urinary system damage
Petroleum solventsHighly ignitable; carcinogenic; irritate skin, eyes, throat, nose and lungs
AmmoniaToxic in nature; vapor irritates skin, eyes and respiratory tract
Furniture polishPetroleum distillates or mineral spiritsHighly ignitable; toxic in nature; carcinogen; irritate skin, eyes, nose, throat and lungs
Oven cleanerSodium/potassium hydroxide (lye)Corrosive; burns skin, eyes; toxic in nature; causes nervous and digestive system damage
Paint thinnerChlorinated aliphatic hydrocarbonsToxic in nature; cause digestive and urinary system damage
EstersToxic in nature; irritate eyes, nose and throat
AlcoholsIgnitable; cause nervous system damage; irritate eyes, nose and throat
Chlorinated aromatic hydrocarbonsIgnitable; toxic in nature; digestive system damage
KetonesIgnitable; toxic in nature; respiratory system damage
PaintsAromatic hydrocarbon thinnersIgnitable; toxic in nature; carcinogenic; irritates skin, eyes, nose and throat; respiratory system damage
Mineral spiritsHighly ignitable; toxic in nature; irritates skin, eyes, nose and throat; respiratory system damage
Pool sanitizersCalcium hypochloriteCorrosive; irritates skin, eyes, and throat; if ingested cause severe burns to the digestive tract
Ethylene (algaecides)Irritation of eyes, mucous membrane and skin; effects reproductive system; probable human carcinogen of medium carcinogenic hazard
Toilet bowl cleanerSodium acid sulfate or oxalate or hypochloric acidCorrosive; toxic in nature; burns skin; causes digestive and respiratory system damage
Chlorinated phenolsIgnitable; very toxic in nature; cause respiratory and circulatory system damage
Window cleanersDiethylene glycolToxic in nature; cause nervous, urinary and digestive system damage
AmmoniaToxic in nature; vapor irritates skin, eyes and respiratory tract
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hope this helps with what you need.
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http://www.pollutionissues.com/Ho-Li/Household-Pollutants.html
July 3rd, 2009 at 11:01 pm
Outdoor air pollution in cities is a major health problem. Much effort and money continues to be spent cleaning up pollution in the outdoor air. But air pollution can be a problem where you least expect it, in the place you may have thought was safest - your home. Many ordinary activities such as cooking, heating, cooling, cleaning, and redecorating can cause the release and spread of indoor pollutants at home. Studies have shown that the air in our homes can be even more polluted than outdoor air. Many Americans spend up to 90 percent of their time indoors, often at home. Therefore, breathing clean indoor air can have an important impact on health. People who are inside a great deal may be at greater risk of developing health problems, or having problems made worse by indoor air pollutants. These people include infants, young children the elderly and those with chronic illnesses. Many factors determine whether pollutants in your home will affect your health. They include the presence, use, and condition of pollutant sources, the level of pollutants both indoors and out, the amount of ventilation in your home, and your overall health.
What Are Biological Pollutants?
Biological pollutants are or were living organisms. They promote poor indoor air quality and may be a major cause of days lost from work or school, and of doctor and hospital visits. Some can even damage surfaces inside and outside your house. Biological pollutants can travel through the air and are often invisible. Some common indoor biological pollutants are:
* Animal Dander (minute scales from hair, feathers, or skin)
* Dust Mite and Cockroach parts
* Infectious agents (bacteria or viruses)
* Pollen
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)
This gas, an outdoor air pollutant, can also be commonly found in the home. Researchers have found that concentrations of nitrogen dioxide in the home result from both outdoor sources and unvented indoor combustion sources. In some homes, indoor NO2 levels have been found to be much higher than outdoor levels.
Carbon Monoxide (CO)
Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that also frequently pollutes the outdoor air. Some homes have been found to have concentrations of this gas that are above the federal health standard set under the Clean Air Act for one hour exposure to outdoor air.
Formaldehyde (HCHO)
This gas, which has a strong, unpleasant smell, can cause health problems in the home. The process by which formaldehyde gas is released from formaldehyde-containing products is speeded up by high temperature and humidity.
Radon(Rn)
This radioactive gas is given off by soil or rock with trace amounts of uranium or radium, as these elements decay. Concentrations of radon inside the home can range from relatively low outdoor levels to hundreds of times as much.
Asbestos
The name asbestos is glven to a group of microscopic mineral fibers that are flexible, durable, and that will not burn. Asbestos fibers are light and small enough to remam airborne for long penods of time.
Biological Pollutants
Many viruses, bacteria, molds, fungi and microscopic mites are common, even inevitable, indoor air pollutants.
Secondhand Smoke
Major Sources
Despite growing recognition of the fact that smoking causes health problems, many people continue to smoke. Smokers not only endanger themselves, but others as well, through "secondhand smoke"- the smoke a person may inhale from someone else’s cigarette, cigar, or pipe. This kind of smoke contains carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, and many other gases and particles, several of which are known to cause cancer.
Toxic Chemicals in Household Products
Major Sources
In spite of the listing of ingredients and clearly marked warnings on many products, people often use cleaning agents, personal care products, pesticides, paints, hobby products and solvents without bothering to read the labels on the products. Potassium hydroxide, perchloroethylene, methylene chloride, mercury, paradichlorobenzene, and lead arsenate are just a few of the multitude of potentially harmful chemicals found in these items. The average home contains some 45 aerosol products alone, and aerosol particles, which can carry many of these toxic compounds with them, are small enough to bypass the lungs’ defenses.
and places they come from:
Bedroom
1. Air conditioner
2. Humidifier and/or dehumidifier
3. Kerosene heater
4. Bed
Kitchen
5. Gas appliances
6. Cleaning products
Garage
7. Paints and hobby materials
8. Pesticides
9. Automobile engine
10. Lawn mower
Bathroom
11. Personal care products
Living Room
12. Fireplace
13. Wood or coal stove (not shown)
14. Carpets and drapes
15. Panelling
Basement
16. Furnace (not shown)/gas water heater/gas clothes dryer
Outdoors
17. Charcoal grill
18. Soil
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