Download or read book A Consumer s Dictionary of Household Yard and Office Chemicals written by Ruth Winter and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2007-08 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The greatest exposure to many toxic chemicals takes place in our own homes, according to studies conducted by the US Environmental Protection Agency. New chemicals and materials on the market may react adversely with one of the thousands already available.

Download or read book A Consumer s Dictionary of Household Yard and Office Chemicals written by Ruth Winter and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2007-08-02 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The greatest exposure to many toxic chemicals takes place in our own homes, according to studies conducted by the US Environmental Protection Agency. New chemicals and materials on the market may react adversely with one of the thousands already available.

Download or read book A Consumer s Dictionary of Household Yard and Office Chemicals written by Ruth Winter and published by Three Rivers Press. This book was released on 1992 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents the extent of the problem of toxic chemicals in the home and the government and industry regulation, or lack of regulation, and what consumers can do to protect themselves.

Download or read book Powder Metallurgy and Advanced Materials written by Traian Florin Marinca and published by Materials Research Forum LLC. This book was released on 2018-12-05 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book presents recent advances in the following fields: Theoretical aspects, characterization and applications of powder and PM products. New developments in powder production and processing. Functional Materials. Nanomaterials and Nanotechnologies. Health, Safety and Environmental Aspects of Particulates. Keywords: Powder Metallurgy, Powder Characterization, Functional Materials, Nanomaterials, Health Aspects of Particulates, Environmental Aspects of Particulates, Microwires in Cellulose Matrix, Multi-layer Steel, Reactive Mechanical Milling, Green Synthesis of Nanoparticles, Linear Homopolymers, Plasma Jet Depositions on Steel, Mössbauer Spectroscopy of Nanocomposites, Manganese Silicides, Quartz Sand, Weldability Model, Thin Films for Optical MEMS, Magnetron Sputtered Thin Films, Graphene Oxide / PVC Composites, Amorphous Alloy Preparation, Zirconium-doped Indium Oxide, W/Cu Nanocomposite Powders, W/Cu Functionally Graded Materials, Reactive Magnetron Sputtering, Heusler Alloys.

Download or read book Library Journal written by and published by . This book was released on 1995-07 with total page 1528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Baumann s Cosmetic Dermatology Third Edition written by Leslie S. Baumann and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2022-06-21 with total page 682 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bestselling dermatology resource brings you fully up to date on the newest skin care procedures and treatments Popular for its comprehensive yet engaging style, Baumann's Cosmetic Dermatology covers the entire gamut of dermatology: the anatomy and physiology of skin and skin conditions, such as aging, dry and sensitive skin, and skin diseases, such as acne; skin types—essential information for every dermatologist; specific skin problems; cosmetic agents used for anti-aging, exfoliating, moisturizing, sun protection, and antioxidants; cosmetic procedures, with an emphasis on selected noninvasive procedures for office settings, and including soft tissue augmentation, chemical peel and hair removal, and comparison of cosmetic agents with drug; and skin care, including cutting-edge cosmetic techniques. Features • 414 photos and illustrations—more images than ever • NEW: The latest drugs and topical agents, including retinoids, moisturizing agents, antioxidants, depigmenting agents, vitamins, and herbals • NEW: The newest laser treatments, pulsed light techniques, varicose veins, and cosmeceuticals

Download or read book The Toxic Consumer written by Karen Ashton and published by Union Square & Co.. This book was released on 2009-10-23 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Be scared, be very scared: toxic chemicals are in thousands of everyday products…and then they become part of our blood, our fat, our bodies. The chemicals that make things non-stick, flexible, flame-retardant, or stain-resistant are implicated in a staggering range of health issues, from birth defects to the rising rates of certain cancers. More than ever, we want to know how to make informed, responsible choices about what we buy, for our own good and for the good of our planet. The Toxic Consumer provides the answers, precisely and accessibly. And you don’t need to be a scientist to understand the information. One by one, the guide breaks down such noxious substances as PFCs, phthalates, perchloroethylene, and formaldehyde and explains what each one is and what threats it poses, what items contain these poisons, and how they interact with our bodies and well-being. Then it outlines healthier options for bedding, flooring, cosmetics, clothing, food and drink, and everything else we need, making positive recommendations that will help us to reduce our exposure to proven harmful toxic chemicals in our daily lives.

Download or read book Slow Death by Rubber Duck written by Rick Smith and published by Catapult. This book was released on 2009-12-10 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A look at the chemicals surrounding us that’s “hard–hitting . . . yet also instills hope for a future in which consumers make safer, more informed choices” (The Washington Post). Pollution is no longer just about belching smokestacks and ugly sewer pipes—now, it’s personal. The most dangerous pollution, it turns out, comes from commonplace items in our homes and workplaces. To prove this point, for one week Rick Smith and Bruce Lourie ingested and inhaled a host of things that surround all of us. Using their own bodies as the reference point to tell the story of pollution in our modern world, they expose the corporate giants who manufacture the toxins, the government officials who let it happen, and the effects on people and families across the globe. This book—the testimony of their experience—also exposes the extent to which we are poisoned every day of our lives, from the simple household dust that is polluting our blood to the toxins in our urine that are created by run–of–the–mill shampoos and toothpaste. Ultimately hopeful, the book empowers readers with some simple ideas for protecting themselves and their families, and changing things for the better. “Undertaking a cheeky experiment in self–contamination, professional Canadian environmentalists Smith and Lourie expose themselves to hazardous everyday substances, then measure the consequences . . . Throughout, the duo weave scientific data and recent political history into an amusing but unnerving narrative, refusing to sugarcoat any of the data while maintaining a welcome sense of humor.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Download or read book Pick Your Poison written by Monona Rossol and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011-02-02 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How the chemicals in everyday products are killing us—and what the government is not doing about it Did you know that "nontoxic" usually means "never tested"? Or that many green cleaners are good for the environment but terrible for you? Chemist and activist Monona Rossol goes from under your sink to the halls of the powerful, tracing America’s love affair with chemicals that kill, explaining how much worse the problem has gotten in the last decade. Shocking and appalling and completely reckless—that’s how she describes the current prevalence of harmful chemicals in our everyday lives. Scientists have started linking our increased rates of cancer, autism, obesity, and asthma (among others) to chemical exposure and Rossol points the finger directly at the companies and executives making millions of dollars by polluting our environment and introducing toxic chemicals into our bodies. She chronicles how everyday toxins get into our bodies and accumulate over time and provides us with inspiration to make changes at the checkout lines. She also explains that Americans are not nearly as well protected by our government as we might think we are. Unlike the European Union, the United States allows chemical companies to produce toxins for use in U.S. consumer products with little to no oversight. While her tone is wry and entertaining, she’s also well informed, and her fact-filled treatise makes for absolutely terrifying reading. Includes surprising explanations about the chemicals in furniture, detergents, paints, makeup, toys, spray cleaners, ionic air purifiers, art supplies, and more Reveals how many eco-friendly products are good for the environment but bad for your health Exposes the truth about government regulations, product testing, and labeling, including why terms such as "nontoxic" (which often means "never tested"), "hypoallergenic," and "FDA-approved" can be misleading Offers practical ways to reduce your exposure and protect yourself and your family If you’re alarmed by the health risks of the many hazardous chemicals we encounter at home, work, and school, don’t get frightened, get informed. Read Pick Your Poison to learn the facts and find out what you can do about the daily onslaught of toxins that are making lab rats of us all.

Download or read book What s Toxic What s Not written by Gary Ginsberg and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006-12-05 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arsenic. Mercury. Pesticides. Dioxin. Toxic gases. Your typical hazardous waste dump, right? Wrong. These materials can be found in the home. Every day, people work, live, and play amid potentially harmful toxins-things they might not even know are there. They are exposed to these toxic substances in their homes, neighborhoods, schools, workplaces, foods, and consumer products. Now, two toxics experts with decades of experience in public health have created a book that separates the risks from the myths of everyday toxins. Comprehensive and easy-to-use, this guide provides scenarios and real-life examples-including important warning signs-that show how to identify problems and what to do about them. With Q&A segments, charts to help assess risk, and a special homebuyer's guide, What's Toxic, What's Not is a book no home should be without.

Download or read book What s In This Stuff written by Patricia Thomas and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-01-02 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We all like to buy things that make our lives easier, keep us healthy and provide a bit of luxury. But, few of us are aware that many of the products we buy every day are polluting our homes and bodies. In this fascinating and sometimes shocking book, Pat Thomas reveals that many widely-used products contain a cocktail of cheap, poorly-tested chemicals that are implicated in long-term health problems. Many of us now scan food labels for unwanted ingredients, yet we unthinkingly use toiletries and other products that contain a multitude of undesirable chemicals, believing that what we put on our bodies is not as influential to health as what we put in them. However, scientists now believe that household and beauty products and everyday foods expose us a witches' brew of chemicals that wage a kind of chemical warfare against our bodies. Wide-ranging and practical, What's In This Stuff? examines everything from food additives, beauty products and household cleaners, to pharmaceutical products and garden and pet supplies. It also contains a glossary of chemicals and E numbers, a list of the 50 chemicals you should definitely avoid, and suggests non-toxic alternatives to conventional products.

Download or read book Publications on Toxic Substances written by United States. Interagency Regulatory Liaison Group and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The A to Z of Chemicals in the Home written by Consumer Interpol and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Second and revised edition of a popular guidebook first published in 1986. Presents a comprehensive yet non-technical guide to chemicals found in average Australian households. Contains information on the potential toxicity of household chemicals and wherever possible suggests less hazardous alternatives. Includes poisons schedules, addresses of poison information centres, an A-Z of poisons, a glossary and a resource list.

Download or read book The Nontoxic Home Office written by Debra Lynn Dadd and published by Tarcher. This book was released on 1992 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The concerned consumer's guide to a safe environment--both in the house and in the workplace. Leading consumer advocate Debra Lynn Dadd shares her expertise in finding easy alternatives to potentially harmful substances, including cleaning products, pesticides, tap water, food, clothing, bedding, furniture, and more.

Download or read book Chemicals in progress Bulletin written by and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Handbook of Toxic and Hazardous Chemicals and Carcinogens written by Marshall Sittig and published by William Andrew. This book was released on 1985 with total page 984 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chemical, health, and safety information on almost 800 toxic and hazardous chemicals. Intended for manufacturers, engineers, health professionals, and other personnel with an interest in chemical exposure. Alphabetical arrangement by chemicals. Entries include such information as permissible exposure limits in air, harmful effects and symptoms, and personal protective methods. Many references. Carcinogen index.

Download or read book Less Toxic Living written by Kirsten McCulloch and published by . This book was released on 2013-11 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you worry about how the poisonous chemicals in your home might be affecting you or your children? Are you worried that your cosmetics or cleaning products might be carcinogenic? Would you like practical, cost-effective methods for detoxing your home? Less Toxic Living is a down to earth book that will help you limit your family's exposure to dangerous chemicals in your home, cleaning products, food & water, cosmetics & skin care, and plastics. Based on scientific research, yet set in real-world, easy to understand terms, this book will give you Quick tips for reducing the toxins coming into your home The basics of non-toxic cleaning and how to do it cheaply and effectively The information you need to make informed decisions on your food purchases to get the biggest impact for your family Theory and practical advice on all these areas and more. With chapters from nineteen inspiring contributors, including the bestselling authors of Healthy Home, Healthy Family and Chemical Free Kids, this book provides a user-friendly introduction to a range of issues and effective solutions, with ample references for more in depth information. Less Toxic Living also includes free bonus downloads that will help you put the information you learn into practice in your daily life. More and more research is revealing the links between our everyday use of chemicals and increasing rates of cancer, allergies and behavioural disorders. Less Toxic Living arms you with workable solutions to protect your family. What People Are Saying "This book supplied me with so much information, some I already knew but a lot I did not, it was a real eye opener reading this book and realising how many toxins we can expose ourselves to everyday. I would recommend this book to everyone." Julie Edwards "a compilation of really useful information in a concise format, and with practical solutions for making changes in your life and home" Jacqui Calvert "a wonderful informative collection of articles that make clear argument for change in all our lives" Penelope Pell "easy to read, understand and implement" Jessica Warfel "This book is super fantastic, with the delivery of knowledge in every bite sized segment." Holly Atkinson "For the last decade, I've known it's important to eat organic, create a chemical-free home and support others in their endeavours to help create a healthier world. But Less Toxic Living goes beyond the basics, in an easy to read and lighthearted way. It is a concise guide to help us understand the importance of and the steps to take towards being sustainable in our daily lives... for each other, future generations and of course, for our precious planet." Chrissy Gruninger, Social {media} Wellness