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I've heard about de shower curtain a while ago but just decided fi duh dittin bout it de oddah day deh.
I have cyapit upstairs only, so 2/3 of dat battle complete.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Gen</div><div class="ubbcode-body">den a juss now yuh a find out bout dem. mi surpirse yuh did have it inna yuh house being dat yuh suh sicky sicky
all the cyarpet weh inna yuh house fi dash weh, mek yuh house allergen & toxin free.
nuff more tings in deh can change out to more environmentally friendly tings.
target have the shower curtain dem 100% cotton fi less dan 18-25 dollars.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dahJahPawtTwo</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I was listening uh de cbc one day an dem had dis guy on who did a chat bout all de toxins in plastic and shower curtains came up. He has a book called death by rubber duck ar supm like dat.
Mi did also fine dem tingya...
<span style="font-size: 17pt">Plastic Vinyl Shower Curtains A Health Hazard: Report</span>
Just when you thought there couldn't possibly be anything else to worry about, comes this: your shower curtains may be hazardous to your health.
At least if you believe a new report from the Canadian Environmental Law Association and Environmental Defence. The latter group was behind the recent warnings over bisphenol A, an ingredient found in some plastic baby bottles.
Now they're back, claiming a new study shows polyvinyl shower curtains contain as many as 100 toxic chemicals that are known to cause health problems. The groups say chemicals from the curtains that are released into the air could contribute to a host of ailments ranging from minor complaints like headaches and nausea to major troubles like respiratory difficulties, damage to the central nervous system and liver and kidney malfunctions.
The researchers warn of "that new shower curtain smell," which they say puts the 'toxic' in intoxicating. "Combined exposure to the multiple chemicals released from vinyl shower curtains is cause for concern," maintains Environmental Defence's Aaron Freeman in a statement. "Especially for children as they are more sensitive to toxic chemicals."
Most of the products they tested came from U.S. outlets like Kmart, Sears, Target and Wal-Mart. One brand was found at Bed Bath and Beyond here, but the group insists it's not where you buy it, but what's in it that matters. And there's often no way to tell.
The chemicals said to be of concern have long names like volatile organic compounds (VOCs), phthalates and organotins. But you don't have to be familiar with chemistry to understand their results. Among their findings:
* 108 different volatile organic compounds (VOCs) were released into the air from a shower curtain over a 28 day period
* All five curtains tested in phase one contained di(2-ethyl hexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and diisononyl phthalate (DINP). They've been banned in children's toys in California, Washington, and the European Union. Canada lists DEHP as a 'toxic' substance, and recommends keeping it away from kids, but it's not banned here in children's products.
* Several chemicals found in the curtains (ethylbenzene, methyl isobutyl ketone, cyclohexanone, and DINP), are considered a human health concern under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, but aren't regulated.
Companies that make the curtains assure their products have been fully tested and are safe. But the groups behind the report contend there's no point in taking any chances. They're demanding that the government ban the use of all PVC in shower curtains and recommend consumers switch to alternates such as cotton .
Vinyl shower curtains a 'volatile' hazard
Vinyl shower curtains release over 100 toxic chemicals into the air in people’s bathrooms, including known carcinogens and reproductive toxins, according to a new report calling for the ban of Polyvinyl chloride in bath curtains and liners.
By Canwest News ServiceJune 13, 2008
OTTAWA - Vinyl shower curtains release over 100 toxic chemicals into the air in people’s bathrooms, including known carcinogens and reproductive toxins, according to a new report calling for the ban of Polyvinyl chloride in bath curtains and liners.
The laboratory tests of five new PVC shower curtains, released Thursday, found 108 different volatile organic compounds were released into the air over a 28-day period, including off-gassing above the recommended level in the United States for seven days.
These compounds can cause respiratory irritation, headaches, nausea and damage to the liver, kidney and the central nervous system. Some VOCs are also suspected or known to cause cancer in humans.
The shower curtains also contained phthalates (DEHP), already banned in children’s toys in California, Washington and the European Union. Canada has listed DEHP as a "toxic" substance and has recommended it be banned in children’s products, but has yet to implement the recommendation.
Two of the chemicals detected, toluene and ethylbenzene, are also on California’s Proposition 65 list. The law prohibits companies doing business in the state from exposing individuals to chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity without first giving consumers a clear warning.
Several other chemicals found in the curtains are considered a human health concern under Canada’s Environmental Protection Act, including ethylbenzene, but are not regulated.
The Canadian Environmental Law Association and Environmental Defence released the results in Canada. The report, titled Volatile Vinyl: The New Shower Curtain’s Chemical Smell, was done by the Virginia-based Center for Health, Environment and Justice.
“Everybody knows that smell, and it’s not a particularly pleasant smell. It’s like a confirmation of common sense. Things that have a heavy chemical smell are probably not good for you. This just puts numbers to it,” said Rick Smith, executive director of Environmental Defence.
More importantly, said Smith, it draws attention to the “largely invisible, insidious” problem of indoor air pollutants.
“This study is yet further confirmation that indoor air quality, the toxic ingredients of run-of-the-mill consumer products in our homes, are perhaps an even more serious source of pollution than belching smoke stacks.”
The groups are calling on the federal government to ban PVC in shower curtains altogether, and declare the chemicals emitted from PVC in consumer products as hazardous indoor air pollutants and regulate their use in consumer products.
Smith, a parent of two young boys, said the amount of time families spend in the bathroom makes this case a particularly pressing matter.
“Kneeling beside the tub giving my two little kids a bath many times a week, being eye to eye with the shower curtain, having my younger son play peek-a-boo, brings you face to face with the shower curtain on the regular basis, not to mention having your son chewing on it,” said Smith.
Some retailers are also moving away from PVC shower curtains.
Sears has developed plans to offer more PVC-free shower curtains, while Ikea plans to phase out PVC shower curtains altogether.
© (c) CanWest MediaWorks Publications Inc .
de polyester one dem mi buy are not de best but demm far bettah den Vin
yl
dem claim dat de hemp and linen are the best but also cost nuff more.
a suh dem seh yasuh
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I've heard about de shower curtain a while ago but just decided fi duh dittin bout it de oddah day deh.
I have cyapit upstairs only, so 2/3 of dat battle complete.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Gen</div><div class="ubbcode-body">den a juss now yuh a find out bout dem. mi surpirse yuh did have it inna yuh house being dat yuh suh sicky sicky
all the cyarpet weh inna yuh house fi dash weh, mek yuh house allergen & toxin free.
nuff more tings in deh can change out to more environmentally friendly tings.
target have the shower curtain dem 100% cotton fi less dan 18-25 dollars.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dahJahPawtTwo</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I was listening uh de cbc one day an dem had dis guy on who did a chat bout all de toxins in plastic and shower curtains came up. He has a book called death by rubber duck ar supm like dat.
Mi did also fine dem tingya...
<span style="font-size: 17pt">Plastic Vinyl Shower Curtains A Health Hazard: Report</span>
Just when you thought there couldn't possibly be anything else to worry about, comes this: your shower curtains may be hazardous to your health.
At least if you believe a new report from the Canadian Environmental Law Association and Environmental Defence. The latter group was behind the recent warnings over bisphenol A, an ingredient found in some plastic baby bottles.
Now they're back, claiming a new study shows polyvinyl shower curtains contain as many as 100 toxic chemicals that are known to cause health problems. The groups say chemicals from the curtains that are released into the air could contribute to a host of ailments ranging from minor complaints like headaches and nausea to major troubles like respiratory difficulties, damage to the central nervous system and liver and kidney malfunctions.
The researchers warn of "that new shower curtain smell," which they say puts the 'toxic' in intoxicating. "Combined exposure to the multiple chemicals released from vinyl shower curtains is cause for concern," maintains Environmental Defence's Aaron Freeman in a statement. "Especially for children as they are more sensitive to toxic chemicals."
Most of the products they tested came from U.S. outlets like Kmart, Sears, Target and Wal-Mart. One brand was found at Bed Bath and Beyond here, but the group insists it's not where you buy it, but what's in it that matters. And there's often no way to tell.
The chemicals said to be of concern have long names like volatile organic compounds (VOCs), phthalates and organotins. But you don't have to be familiar with chemistry to understand their results. Among their findings:
* 108 different volatile organic compounds (VOCs) were released into the air from a shower curtain over a 28 day period
* All five curtains tested in phase one contained di(2-ethyl hexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and diisononyl phthalate (DINP). They've been banned in children's toys in California, Washington, and the European Union. Canada lists DEHP as a 'toxic' substance, and recommends keeping it away from kids, but it's not banned here in children's products.
* Several chemicals found in the curtains (ethylbenzene, methyl isobutyl ketone, cyclohexanone, and DINP), are considered a human health concern under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, but aren't regulated.
Companies that make the curtains assure their products have been fully tested and are safe. But the groups behind the report contend there's no point in taking any chances. They're demanding that the government ban the use of all PVC in shower curtains and recommend consumers switch to alternates such as cotton .
Vinyl shower curtains a 'volatile' hazard
Vinyl shower curtains release over 100 toxic chemicals into the air in people’s bathrooms, including known carcinogens and reproductive toxins, according to a new report calling for the ban of Polyvinyl chloride in bath curtains and liners.
By Canwest News ServiceJune 13, 2008
OTTAWA - Vinyl shower curtains release over 100 toxic chemicals into the air in people’s bathrooms, including known carcinogens and reproductive toxins, according to a new report calling for the ban of Polyvinyl chloride in bath curtains and liners.
The laboratory tests of five new PVC shower curtains, released Thursday, found 108 different volatile organic compounds were released into the air over a 28-day period, including off-gassing above the recommended level in the United States for seven days.
These compounds can cause respiratory irritation, headaches, nausea and damage to the liver, kidney and the central nervous system. Some VOCs are also suspected or known to cause cancer in humans.
The shower curtains also contained phthalates (DEHP), already banned in children’s toys in California, Washington and the European Union. Canada has listed DEHP as a "toxic" substance and has recommended it be banned in children’s products, but has yet to implement the recommendation.
Two of the chemicals detected, toluene and ethylbenzene, are also on California’s Proposition 65 list. The law prohibits companies doing business in the state from exposing individuals to chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity without first giving consumers a clear warning.
Several other chemicals found in the curtains are considered a human health concern under Canada’s Environmental Protection Act, including ethylbenzene, but are not regulated.
The Canadian Environmental Law Association and Environmental Defence released the results in Canada. The report, titled Volatile Vinyl: The New Shower Curtain’s Chemical Smell, was done by the Virginia-based Center for Health, Environment and Justice.
“Everybody knows that smell, and it’s not a particularly pleasant smell. It’s like a confirmation of common sense. Things that have a heavy chemical smell are probably not good for you. This just puts numbers to it,” said Rick Smith, executive director of Environmental Defence.
More importantly, said Smith, it draws attention to the “largely invisible, insidious” problem of indoor air pollutants.
“This study is yet further confirmation that indoor air quality, the toxic ingredients of run-of-the-mill consumer products in our homes, are perhaps an even more serious source of pollution than belching smoke stacks.”
The groups are calling on the federal government to ban PVC in shower curtains altogether, and declare the chemicals emitted from PVC in consumer products as hazardous indoor air pollutants and regulate their use in consumer products.
Smith, a parent of two young boys, said the amount of time families spend in the bathroom makes this case a particularly pressing matter.
“Kneeling beside the tub giving my two little kids a bath many times a week, being eye to eye with the shower curtain, having my younger son play peek-a-boo, brings you face to face with the shower curtain on the regular basis, not to mention having your son chewing on it,” said Smith.
Some retailers are also moving away from PVC shower curtains.
Sears has developed plans to offer more PVC-free shower curtains, while Ikea plans to phase out PVC shower curtains altogether.
© (c) CanWest MediaWorks Publications Inc .
de polyester one dem mi buy are not de best but demm far bettah den Vin
yl dem claim dat de hemp and linen are the best but also cost nuff more.
a suh dem seh yasuh
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