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Follow on Google News | Four Chemicals Are Declared As Dangerous For HealthThe Canadian government has just designated four chemicals as hazardous to human health. The toxic chemicals are used commonly in paints, varnishes, stains, and industrial cleaners. You can also find them in some printing inks and art materials
By: Allan Higbee The Canadian government has just designated four chemicals as hazardous to human health. The toxic chemicals are used commonly in paints, varnishes, stains, and industrial cleaners. You can also find them in some printing inks and art materials. Teenage girls especially should know that one of the chemicals is used in some hairsprays, skin creams, and as a fragrance ingredient, according to Health Canada. Another was found to be an impure presence in some consumer products, such as nail polish remover and hair products the department said. “This is an important step towards further protecting the health of Canadians and our environment,” The most dramatic option is an outright ban, which the Ministry of Health has already slapped on bisphenol A in baby bottles. “The government has sent an important signal to consumers and manufacturers that these chemicals should not be used,” says Aaron Freeman, a spokesman for Environment Defence. “They are found in common household items, and we think these chemicals should be phased out of use.” The four chemicals to be declared toxic to human health are: 2-(2-Methoxyethoxy) Spacelocker.com wishes continuing health and happiness to all our members. http://www.spacelocker.com/ # # # Spacelocker is the first school locker on the internet. It connects to friends from various social networks, interact with them in a multitude of ways, play games with them, and share music, pictures and videos with them; all from one place. End
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