“This study really highlights the extent of the potential aggregate exposures, multiple sources of the same chemical and co-exposures, exposure to multiple chemicals from the same source,” she said. In the home, general cleaners, laundry detergent, dishwashing soap and nail coatings had the largest number of toxic chemicals present. Many known toxic chemicals could be found in use across these categories, meaning people could experience exposures from multiple sources. Toxic emissions In the home, general cleaners, laundry detergent, dishwashing soap and nail coatings had the largest number of toxic chemicals present. Exposures to toxic chemicals don’t fall evenly on the population, the study points out.

Source: The Guardian May 02, 2023 11:38 UTC