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We hope that the information on this website is useful to you. We have tried to make it comprehensive, but it is important to remember how quickly information may change and how often new information becomes available.
Companies are constantly changing formulations and coming out with new products. Likewise, researchers are constantly learning new facts about products and chemicals, and sharing their findings continuously.
For that reason we hope you will take the time to do more exploration, so that you always have the latest information on the products that you and your family are using. Here we have selected a short list of resources that can help you access further information about the products you use in your home, the ingredients in those products, and their possible health effects:
http://householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov/
The ToxFreeHome.org team counts the Household Products Database as one of its most valuable sources of information. Here you can search by product category, or even by brand name, to find out the ingredients in thousands of products. After you find an ingredient you’re curious about, use the CHEC Health E House site (below) to investigate for possible health effects.
http://www.checnet.org/healtheH
The CHEC Resource Room has information about toxic chemicals in every part of the home, including a helpful glossary of terms. Explore the “Virtual House” for an interactive, room-by-room view of possible hazards and their health effects.
http://www.checnet.org/healtheH
These CHEC Quick Tips include information about safer alternative\ products and healthier living for the whole family. The tips are always changing, so check back often!
The Toxics Use Reduction Institute’s website contains a wealth of information about reducing use of toxic chemicals, both in our homes and in our communities. Check out TURI’s many “Fact Sheets” for quick tips related to cleaning products, indoor air quality, lawn care, and more.
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry website is a service of the U.S. Department of Health. Check out the links to “Tox FAQs” and “Tox Profiles” to learn about the health effects of specific ingredients and chemicals. This entire website is available in Spanish!
http://www.cosmeticsdatabase
The Environmental Working Group’s Cosmetics Database is a comprehensive source of health and safety ratings for all kinds of personal care products, from sunscreen to baby shampoo to eyeliner. Using this database you can search for information by brand name, by ingredient, or by product category.
http://greenerchoices.org
On this Consumer Reports website you can learn more about the health and environmental effects of several toxics chemicals that are commonly found in products we use.
