Class 3 household pollutants cause harm to human body

Home has always been regarded as the safest harbor. World Health Organization issued a carefully researched two years from 16 experts completed the most comprehensive in the history of endocrine research report, saying carpets, sofas, appliances, water bottles, toys, household items such as credit cards, there is resistance bromide There are three types of substances such as fuel, plasticizer, and bisphenol A. These pollutants can cause problems that may cause cancer, asthma, and infertility. How to avoid them?

1. Dangerous goods: PVC floor, paint and other decoration materials, disposable plastic water cups, plastic gloves, toys, raincoats, footwear, shower curtains, credit cards and other daily necessities, packaging bags, plastic wraps and other food packaging, as well as hair spray, lipstick, nails Cosmetics such as oil and lotion.

Contaminants contained: plasticizers, also called plasticizers (currently the most used are phthalate esters), not only for the production of plastic products, but also in rubber, adhesives, resins, cables and other materials application. It mainly serves to increase the softness, toughness and elasticity of the material, making it more durable.

Hazard: Plasticizers (phthalates) have an estrogen-like effect. Ingestion in large amounts may interfere with the endocrine system of the human body. If it accumulates in the body for a long period of time, it will cause hormonal disorders, which will lead to a decline in the body's immunity. The most serious thing is to affect the reproductive ability, cause the child's gender to be disordered, and induce precocious puberty. Plasticizers can also harm human genes and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. The liver and urinary system can also be injured, and after damage, they may be genetically passed on to the next generation. Other studies have confirmed that plasticizers can cause cancer in animals.

Countermeasure: For modern people, it is almost impossible to avoid plasticizers completely, but there is no need to panic too much. As long as they are in normal contact, but not used in excessive amounts, they will not harm the human body.

Plastic products should be used as little as possible, and children should not be allowed to put plastic products in the mouth; it is best not to use plastic bottles to hold wine and oil. If it is necessary, it is best to choose a triangle mark on the bottom or body of the bottle. The plastic bottle with the number "1" is stored in a cool and ventilated place; if the plastic product is marked with "PVC", it means that it contains phthalate esters. Pay special attention when buying and using; when heating in a microwave oven, Can not be heated with plastic wrap, especially meat. Most plastic wraps contain phthalate esters. Once contacted with oil, they will release harmful substances.

Try to choose steel-wood furniture and floors for home improvement . When you buy daily necessities, if you smell a big odor, it means that the concentration of pollutants is large and should be decisively discarded. Zheng Yu, director of the Greenpeace Pollution Prevention and Control Project, reminded that when choosing children ’s products, avoid PVC materials, and buy plastic products that are too soft or too small. Pay special attention to the pungent "plastic" smell or feel a little Greasy and sticky plastic toys should be chosen carefully.

2. Dangerous goods: tableware, kettles, baby bottles, cans, glasses, mobile phones, computers, shopping receipts, etc.

Contaminants contained: Bisphenol A can make plastic products colorless, transparent, durable, drop-proof, and widely used.

Harm: Bisphenol A can not only cause heart disease, but also induce diabetes and liver disease, and affect the brain development of fetuses and children, and even increase the risk of prostate cancer and breast cancer. A Harvard University study found that BPA also increases the risk of female infertility. Dong Jinshi pointed out that once bisphenol A is ingested by the human body, it is difficult to decompose, it will be passed on to future generations, and it may also mutate to produce new toxic and harmful substances.

Countermeasure: Whether certain ingredients in plastic products are really harmful to the human body depends on the method of use. In daily life, you can pay attention to the following points: Do not use plastic cups for boiling water, because bisphenol A is only released at high temperatures above 100; do not use plastic bags for hot food, so as to avoid the release of toxic substances at high temperatures, causing chronic poisoning ; Do not use colored plastic bags for cooked food, because most of the colored plastic bags are made of recycled plastic, which may release harmful substances; microwave heating requires a special bowl; newly purchased plastic products are soaked in warm water for several days to speed up the release of residual bisphenol Hazardous substances such as A should be reused. Such signs may also be contained in supermarket tickets. Wash hands after contact.

3. Dangerous articles: household appliance shells, carpets, paints, sofa cushion fillers, etc.

Contaminants included: Brominated flame retardant, a general term for a bromine-containing organic compound. Used as a flame retardant, it is mainly applied to the surface of objects to prevent them from catching fire due to overheating.

Hazard: It is good intention to add a flame retardant to prevent fire, but if the flame retardant is harmful to the human body, it may outweigh the gains. As a common pollutant, brominated flame retardants have strong persistence and are easy to accumulate in the human body. They can interfere with the endocrine, immune and nervous systems of the human body, causing children to be overactive, learning difficult, and leading to adult sperm quality and infertility Infertility. Brominated flame retardants will also release carcinogens when incinerated.

Countermeasure: Fire retardant furniture such as wallpaper , sofa, curtain, etc., it is better to use phosphating flame retardant instead of brominated flame retardant. At present, Europe has clearly stipulated that the use of brominated flame retardants is not allowed, but in China, the flame retardant standards are not stricter than in Europe, and the flame retardant effect of brominated flame retardants is the best, so there are still brominated flame retardants on the market. Flammable furniture. Consumers try to choose products of linen and wool fabrics when purchasing soft furniture. If you are concerned about hidden dangers, you can maintain indoor ventilation, or plant orchids and other plants that can absorb bromine. In addition, sponges with brominated flame retardants are usually used for sofas and cushions. Once the outer wrapping material is damaged, it should be sewed immediately. When purchasing home appliances, try to choose products with the "ROHS" logo (representing the absence of most types of brominated flame retardants).