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	Household - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The household is the basic unit of analysis in many microeconomic and government models.
		Most economic models do not address whether the members of a household are a family in the traditional sense.
		In feudal or aristocratic societies, a household may include servants or retainers, whether or not they are explicitly so named.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Household (218 words)

	Category:Household chemicals - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Household chemicals are chemical substances that are commonly found and used in and around the average household.
		Food additives generally do not fall under this category, unless they have a use other than for human consumption.
		Household Products Database by the US National Library of Medicine
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Category:Household_chemicals (115 words)

	Household Chemicals: What’s In My House?
		Keep in mind that most household cleaning products and pesticides are reasonably safe when used as directed, and that the level of toxicity of a product is dependent on the dose of the product used (never use more than the amount listed on the label) and the length of exposure to the product.
		The pesticides in mothballs are chemicals known as naphthalene and p-dichlorobenzene.
		These chemicals are the same but in a higher concentration than those found in other household disinfectant cleaners because they will be diluted in a very large amount of water.
	www.clevelandclinic.org /health/health-info/docs/3300/3354.asp?index=11397 (2371 words)

	Natural Environmentally Safe Non-Toxic Household Cleaning Products
		Household products can contain hazardous ingredients such as organic solvents and petroleum based chemicals which can release volatile organic compounds (VOC's) into your indoor environment.
		Some ingredients in household cleaners are known to cause cancer in animals and are suspected human carcinogens.
		We can not assume the conventional household products we buy at the local department store is a healthy and environmentally responsible product because of its availability.
	www.healthgoods.com /Shopping/Household_Products/Household_Products.htm (436 words)

	Discussion paper - Collection and destruction of unwanted farm and household chemicals
		Establishing chemical collection points with the capacity for ongoing collections may require facilities staffed on a part or full-time basis to allow the community to surrender unwanted farm and household chemicals at their convenience.
		Householders are required to provide information on the type and quantities of chemicals and their contact details.
		The total quantity of household chemicals collected over the period from July 1990 to December 1996 was 257 tonnes and comprises 15 tonnes of organochlorine pesticides, 1.2 tonnes of chlorinated Solvents, 10 tonnes of heavy metal pesticides, 11 tonnes of other pesticides and 219 tonnes of other material.
	www.deh.gov.au /settlements/publications/chemicals/scheduled-waste/household.html (8540 words)

	US EPA, Learn About Chemicals Around Your House, Swimming Pool Chemicals, Chlorine
		These chemicals are known as "antimicrobial pesticides." The calcium and sodium hypochlorite used in pools come as tablets, granules and sometimes as a liquid.
		Although the chemicals used to keep your pool clean are also contained in other household products, there is a difference.
		Because the chemicals are meant to be diluted or added to water, lots of water, before they are safe to use.
	www.epa.gov /kidshometour/products/cjug.htm (498 words)

	Household Chemicals
		There is, however, no regulation of household hazardous wastes which must be properly disposed of by the individual consumer.
		The kinds of household toxics described in this section should not be disposed of "down the drain" or on the ground.
		Where household hazardous wastes must be sent to a landfill, a couple of steps can be taken to reduce the environmental risk.
	www.keukalakeassoc.org /LBchapter9.htm (962 words)

	Indoor air is becoming polluted by powerful household chemicals (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Overall, the study detected 66 chemical compounds in the dust and measured 52 in the air.
		Osterloh said the report will help direct researchers to the chemicals that are present in humans and, based on their concentrations, the ones that they need to assess for health effects.
		The chemicals identified in the CDC report are emitted from carpeting on floors, paint on walls, building materials in ceilings, even the desk chairs people sit in.
	www.post-gazette.com /pg/03357/253929.stm (1119 words)

	NET.org >> ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH >> Household Toxic Chemicals
		We know that as a result of regulation and public disclosure, emissions of toxic chemicals to the environment - at least those emissions we track - are declining, so people’s potential exposure from those sources should be declining as well.
		While most of the amount of chemicals shipped as or in products was intended to be part of the product, a substantial portion was not, such as raw material impurities, solvents, or unreacted chemicals.
		Virtually all of the chemicals examined in this report were "grandfathered" under the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 (TSCA), meaning that they are exempt from even the rudimentary requirements of the Act.
	www.net.org /health/cabcon_report.vtml (945 words)

	Household
		Most commercial household cleansers are chemically based, meaning that they contain hazardous substances that are not only harmful to the natural environment, but to humans and animals.
		Chemical household cleansers on the other hand, do not breakdown and are discharged onto the watershed and thus, into the Sound.
		Although, chemical based household cleansers are harmful to human, animal and environmental health, there are ways to keep a house clean without the use of these harmful toxic substances.
	greenct.org /house.htm (627 words)

	Toxic Chemicals in House Cleaning Products
		Salares says we still don't know what kind of exposure to these chemicals is harmful for children, but she notes that at some level, they can be harmful.
		Hundreds of chemicals, possibly even thousands of them, are capable of causing cancer to occur in test animals and humans alike.
		Chemically induced changes in bone marrow by toxic chemicals such as benzene and cyclophosphamide and other toxic chemicals result in leukemia.
	www.health-report.co.uk /toxic_household_chemicals.htm (1405 words)

	Mixing Household Chemicals Can Be Deadly
		Despite the warnings displayed in fl and white on many bottles, the dangerous mixing of chemicals is not uncommon around the U.S. In fact, even without mixing chemicals, there are environmental dangers lurking in our homes.
		Household products can irritate the muscles of the upper respiratory tract, creating symptoms similar to those of an asthma attack.
		Most people are relatively clueless when it comes to the toxic chemicals that are in their homes.
	www.mercola.com /1999/archive/mixing_household_chemicals_deadly.htm (533 words)

	Household Hazardous Waste (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Household hazardous wastes are household products that can cause injury or are harmful if not used, stored, or disposed of properly.
		Unfortunately, household chemicals are frequently washed down drains, poured on the ground outside, or thrown in the trash, where they may ultimately pose risks to human health or the environment.
		Disposing of household chemicals in the trash may start fires, explode, or react in trash collection trucks, often injuring sanitation workers.
	solidwaste.ci.lubbock.tx.us /hhw/hhw.htm (305 words)

	Household Chemicals - University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension-Lancaster Co.
		Unfortunately, some of the characteristics that make household chemical products the most useful also lead to trouble when these products are carelessly handled.
		It's easy to understand that pesticides or medicines are chemicals, but often people don't stop to think that such common household products as bleaches, disinfectants, shoe polish, detergents, floor polishes, etc. are also chemicals and could be hazardous.
		The fact that a household chemical is tested, labeled and marketed does not mean a consumer no longer has a responsibility for product safety.
	lancaster.unl.edu /home/Articles/2002/HouseholdChemicals.htm (756 words)

	Alternatives to Household Chemicals
		Chemicals are common in many household products including personal care products, such as hair spray and spray deodorants; paints; hobby and home improvement supplies, such as glues and markers; aerosol sprays; cleaners and disinfectants; and automotive products.
		Household chemicals can irritate your eyes, nose and throat; cause headaches, visual disorders, and memory impairment; damage your central nervous system and kidneys; and possibly increase your risk of cancer.
		In many cases, there are alternatives and safer solutions to household chemicals.
	members.tripod.com /rareearth_2/alert4_alternatives_to_household.htm (466 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Health \| Household chemicals warning (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Many chemicals found routinely in products around the home could be damaging our health, according to claims.
		In many cases, however, the link between the chemicals and ill-health has not be proven in humans, although it is strongly suspected.
		Classed by the European Chemicals Bureau as a "reproductive toxicant".
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/health/2165869.stm (435 words)

	Are household chemicals connected to the rise in asthma
		Are household chemicals connected to the rise in asthma
		In the 10 per cent of families who used the chemicals most frequently, the children were twice as likely to suffer wheezing problems as the families where they were used least.
		The more frequently the chemicals were used - the higher the risk that the young child would have persistent wheezing.
	www.alspac.bris.ac.uk /press/household_chemicals.shtml (786 words)

	BBC News \| SCI/TECH \| Household chemicals health warning
		The report urges the government to tighten the regulation of chemical use, including stricter controls on the authorisation of new chemicals, and the removal of persistent chemicals from food.
		Research published by the European Chemicals Bureau shows that only 14% of the most heavily used chemicals have a full set of basic safety data publicly available.
		Dr Michael Warhurst, chemicals campaigner at Friends of the Earth (FoE), said: "We are all exposed to too many poorly understood chemicals.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/sci/tech/677603.stm (491 words)

	Household Chemicals in Direct Link to Asthma Rise
		HOUSEHOLD chemicals, including bleach, disinfectant and cleaning fluid, have been blamed for the huge surge in childhood asthma in Britain.
		A study of more than 7,000 children shows that children born into households which use them most are twice as likely to suffer persistent wheezing, often a precursor to asthma.
		From these questions, their households were divided into categories based on “total chemical burden”.
	www.commondreams.org /headlines04/1223-04.htm (688 words)

	NRDC: Dangerous Chemicals in the Home (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Here are five household pollutants to watch out for, and tips on how to minimize your exposure.
		Carbamates, which include the pesticides carbaryl (Sevin), and propoxur (Baygon), are another class of chemicals that should be avoided.
		The dangerous pesticide diazinon was banned at the end of 2004, but it could still be lurking in an old bottle of weed killer lying around your house.
	www.nrdc.org /health/home/fchems.asp (1160 words)

	Fact Sheet: Safe Substitutes at Home: Non-toxic Household Products (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Toxic chemicals in the home can be eliminated simply by making thoughtful choices in the supermarket after educating oneself about where the hazards are in common consumer products.
		Many office carpets emit a chemical called 4-phenylcyclohexene, an inadvertent additive to the latex backing used in more commercial and home carpets, which is thought to be one of the chemicals responsible for "sick" office buildings.
		Until World War II and the zenith of the Chemical Age that followed war-related research, householders used a limited number of simple substances to keep most objects in the house clean, order-free, and pest-free.
	es.epa.gov /techinfo/facts/safe-fs.html (3831 words)

	News 14 Carolina \| 24 Hour Local News \| LOCAL NEWS
		Leading toxic chemicals that the group said are likely to be inhaled from household items include chlorine, toluene, xylene, methyl ethyl ketone and n-hexane.
		Industry officials acknowledged that many household products contain toxic chemicals, but said the study ignores the critical issue of levels of exposure.
		He said it is generally acknowledged that many products, including soap and aspirin, are made from chemicals that could be harmful at high levels of exposure.
	www.news14charlotte.com /content/local_news?ArID=68819&SecID=2 (415 words)

	Hidden Hazards: Household Chemicals
		The rapid increase in the number of chemical companies since the 1950s has resulted in a growth in the number of products available to householders — from adhesives to pet products — from cleansers to pesticides.
		A metal container filled with a chemical, dissolved in a volatile solvent, that is released as tiny droplets on operation of the release mechanism usually a button.
		Ironically, he was poisoned by chemical exposure at work and had to leave the industry due to a gradual paralysis produced by working in an environment in which this chemical was present.
	bryan.goulstone.org /hazards.htm (7372 words)

	Household Chemicals: The Basics
		A toxic substance is any chemical or mixture that is harmful to the environment, animals, or to human health if inhaled, swallowed, or absorbed through the skin.
		Pesticides are chemicals used to prevent, repel, or kill pests such as termites, fleas and mice.
		Never spray or store household cleaners or pesticides near pet food or water dishes or in cabinets where human or animal food or medicine is stored.
	www.clevelandclinic.org /health/health-info/docs/3300/3352.asp?index=11396&src=news (1660 words)

	Household Hazardous Waste
		Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Days provide opportunities for County residents to safely dispose of products containing harmful chemicals.
		Unless used and disposed of according to directions, these household chemicals present a threat to the environment.
		Despite advances in landfill management that minimize environmental risk, it is still important that the waste stream be rid of wastes that are hazardous.
	www.aacounty.org /DPW/WasteManagement/householdWaste.cfm (386 words)

	CDC Natural Disasters \| Protect Yourself From Chemicals Released During a Natural Disaster
		The types and amounts of chemicals released depend on factors such as (1) type of facilities in the area, (2) types of chemicals produced or kept at affected facilities and homes, (3) structural damage to facilities and homes, (4) weather conditions, and (5) the extent of flooding.
		People can be exposed to dangerous chemicals from everyday items such as household cleaners, fertilizers, and pesticides that may spill in or near the home during an emergency.
		Crude oil is a mixture of chemicals that could be released into the environment during an emergency such as a hurricane and flood.
	www.bt.cdc.gov /disasters/chemicals.asp (858 words)

	preventing poisonings from medicines, household chemicals, pesticides and lead \| Poison Control Center - Children's ...
		In addition, adults should never leave household chemicals unattended while in use; children act fast and can get hold of a product and swallow it in the time it takes to answer the phone or open the door.
		In addition to household chemicals, outdoor chemicals such as pesticides pose a danger.
		A study performed by the Environmental Protection Agency found that almost half of all households with children under the age of five had at least one pesticide stored in an unlocked cabinet within the reach of children.
	www.chop.edu /consumer/jsp/division/generic.jsp?id=74567 (1749 words)

	The Effects of Household Chemicals on Household Plants
		We shall attempt to prove that household chemicals have a negative impact upon the growth and development of plants.
		The plants that are recieving chemicals appear to growing at a noticibly slower rate than the control plants, and more of them are dying.
		We find this research interesting because we are using chemicals that are used everyday and they are disposed of without any consideration to if they might be harmful to nature.
	jrscience.wcp.muohio.edu /nsfall99/labpacketArticles/TheEffectsofHouseholdChem.html (1325 words)

	common sources of chemicals (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		It is used as an astringent to shrink mucus membranes.
		Known also as caustic soda and lye, sodium hydroxide is used in many commercial drain cleaners.
		Household bleach is generally a 5% solution of sodium hypochlorite.
	www.csun.edu /~vceed002/ref/equipment/acquisition/common.htm (1136 words)

	Chemical Safety: Household Chemicals and Cleaning Products
		But these cleaning products contain all kinds of household chemicals that, unless used and stored properly and carefully, can be toxic, corrosive, flammable or reactive.
		Indeed, household chemical safety is a vital concern.
		These construction chemicals, like their household counterparts, must be treated with responsibility and caution.
	www.homefocused.com /health-and-home/household-chemicals.php (646 words)

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