[TheForge] household poisons

Mon Jun 9 10:32:01 2003

don't forget duct tape and plastic sheeting

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bruce Freeman" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, June 09, 2003 7:30 AM
Subject: Re: [TheForge] household poisons


> This sounds like urban legend in the making.  I did a quick review of a
> few MSDS's for liquid fabric softeners, and I didn't find anything more
> dangerous than isopropyl alcohol in them.  They also contain
> detergent-like compounds.  What is it that this chemist considered so
> dangerous?
> 
> Home air quality CAN be quite bad.  I disparage the advice so commonly
> given to seal a home up tightly to save energy.  A little ventillation
> is essential.  A lot of ventillation may be necessary in some cases. 
> Certain cleaning products are especially bad.  Fortunately, your nose
> can guide you here.
> 
> Bruce
> NJ
> 
> >>> [email protected] 06/06/03 08:29PM >>>
> 
> Yes, I agree. That was one of the more disturbing things I discovered
> in
> researching the chemicals I was using or considering using in the
> studio. I couldn't avoid discovering that most home air quality is
> actually worse. One chemist wrote to me to mention that he works with
> a
> lot of toxic chemicals in his lab, with care of course, but that he
> forbids any liquid fabric softener to enter his home because it's so
> toxic.
> 
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