Well They also sell these dryer sheets they are $20 for 2. Each sheet is reusable for 500 washes so they last you at least 2 years for $20~!!
Here is what is in the dryer sheets your using now: (Notice our wonderfully friendly government allows this?!?)
WHAT’S IN YOUR USUAL FABRIC SOFTENER AND DRYER SHEETS?
US. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Identification of Polar Volatile Organic Compounds in Consumer Products and Common Microenvironment, 1991 reference: Lance Wallace, EPA; Phone 703.648.4287 and Polar Organic Compounds in Fragrances of Consumer Products Symptoms of exposure are taken from industry-generated Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
These chemicals are in the approved E.P.A. dryer sheets
Alpha-terpineol causes CNS disorders and is highly irritating to mucus membranes “Aspiration into the lungs can produce pneumonia or even fatal edema.” Can also cause “excitement, ataxia (loss of muscular coordination), hypothermia, CNS and respiratory depression, and headache.” “Prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact
”BENZYL ACETATE—Carcinogenic (linked to pancreatic cancer). “From vapors: irritating to eyes and respiratory passages, exciting cough.” “In mice: hyperemia of the lungs.” “Can be absorbed through the skin causing systemic effects.” “Do not flush to sewer.” Does this mean its ok for you to put all over skin if it’s too dangerous to flush down the toilet?
BENZYL ALCOHOL—Causes CNS disorders. It is irritating to the upper respiratory tract” causing “headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drop in blood pressure, CNS depression, and death in severe cases due to respiratory failure.”
CAMPHOR—Causes CNS disorders. This product is on EPA’s Hazardous Waste list. Symptoms: “local irritant and CNS stimulant” readily absorbed through body tissues causing irritation of eyes, nose and throat”, dizziness, confusion, nausea, twitching muscles and convulsions.” “Avoid inhalation of vapors.
CHLOROFORM is toxic. It is an anesthetic and carcinogenic.. It is on EPA’s Hazardous Waste list. “Avoid contact with eyes, skin, clothing. Do not breathe vapors. Inhalation of vapors may cause headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, irritation of respiratory tract and loss of consciousness.” “Inhalation can be fatal.” “Chronic effects of overexposure may include kidney and/or liver damage.” “Medical conditions generally aggravated by exposure: kidney disorders, liver disorders, heart disorders, skin disorders.”ETHYL ACETATE—Narcotic. This product is on the EPA’s Hazardous Waste list. Irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract”...”may cause headache and narcosis (stupor and may cause anemia with leukocytosis and damage to liver and kidneys” “Wash thoroughly after handling.” Strange as it supposed to be applied to face?
LIMONENE is indeed Carcinogenic. “Prevent its contact with skin or eyes because it is an irritant and sensitizer.” “Always wash thoroughly after using this material and before eating, drinking, and applying cosmetics. Do not inhale limonene vapor.” But it’s in my essential oils! Help!
LINALOOL is a Narcotic. Causes DNS disorder, respiratory disturbances” ... “Attracts bees.” “In animal tests: ataxic gait, reduced spontaneous motor activity and depression, depressed heart activity development of respiratory disturbances leading to death.”
PENTANE—“Danger—Harmful if inhaled; extremely flammable. Keep away from heat Avoid breathing vapor.” “Inhalation of vapors may cause headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, irritation of respiratory tract and loss of consciousness. Contact can cause eye irritation. Prolonged exposure may cause dermatitis (skin rash).
Alpha-terpineol causes CNS disorders and is highly irritating to mucus membranes “Aspiration into the lungs can produce pneumonia or even fatal edema.” Can also cause “excitement, ataxia (loss of muscular coordination), hypothermia, CNS and respiratory depression, and headache.” “Prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact
”BENZYL ACETATE—Carcinogenic (linked to pancreatic cancer). “From vapors: irritating to eyes and respiratory passages, exciting cough.” “In mice: hyperemia of the lungs.” “Can be absorbed through the skin causing systemic effects.” “Do not flush to sewer.” Does this mean its ok for you to put all over skin if it’s too dangerous to flush down the toilet?
BENZYL ALCOHOL—Causes CNS disorders. It is irritating to the upper respiratory tract” causing “headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drop in blood pressure, CNS depression, and death in severe cases due to respiratory failure.”
CAMPHOR—Causes CNS disorders. This product is on EPA’s Hazardous Waste list. Symptoms: “local irritant and CNS stimulant” readily absorbed through body tissues causing irritation of eyes, nose and throat”, dizziness, confusion, nausea, twitching muscles and convulsions.” “Avoid inhalation of vapors.
CHLOROFORM is toxic. It is an anesthetic and carcinogenic.. It is on EPA’s Hazardous Waste list. “Avoid contact with eyes, skin, clothing. Do not breathe vapors. Inhalation of vapors may cause headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, irritation of respiratory tract and loss of consciousness.” “Inhalation can be fatal.” “Chronic effects of overexposure may include kidney and/or liver damage.” “Medical conditions generally aggravated by exposure: kidney disorders, liver disorders, heart disorders, skin disorders.”ETHYL ACETATE—Narcotic. This product is on the EPA’s Hazardous Waste list. Irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract”...”may cause headache and narcosis (stupor and may cause anemia with leukocytosis and damage to liver and kidneys” “Wash thoroughly after handling.” Strange as it supposed to be applied to face?
LIMONENE is indeed Carcinogenic. “Prevent its contact with skin or eyes because it is an irritant and sensitizer.” “Always wash thoroughly after using this material and before eating, drinking, and applying cosmetics. Do not inhale limonene vapor.” But it’s in my essential oils! Help!
LINALOOL is a Narcotic. Causes DNS disorder, respiratory disturbances” ... “Attracts bees.” “In animal tests: ataxic gait, reduced spontaneous motor activity and depression, depressed heart activity development of respiratory disturbances leading to death.”
PENTANE—“Danger—Harmful if inhaled; extremely flammable. Keep away from heat Avoid breathing vapor.” “Inhalation of vapors may cause headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, irritation of respiratory tract and loss of consciousness. Contact can cause eye irritation. Prolonged exposure may cause dermatitis (skin rash).
CAN FABRIC SOFTENERS MAKE YOU SICK?
Exposure can result from the gases leaving the laundry room dryers vents or the vented dryers of your neighbors and friends. Are you able to walk safely in your neighborhood or do you feel sick from the toxic fumes in your air? Do you get a numb feeling in the side of your face—and the doctors can’t find the reason? Do you get a sudden onset of dizziness, headache, asthma, attack or allergies when a person using these toxic dryer sheets or detergents with added chemicals is near you? Are you unable to open a window in case the fumes from these toxic chemical pollute your outside air. Are most of your friends feeling tired and dizzy and don’t know why?
Fabric softeners, like other fragrant products, contain petrochemicals, used in untested combination. These chemicals can adversely affect the central nervous system (CNS) -- your brain and spine. CNS exposure symptoms include: aphasia, blurred vision, disorientation, dizziness, headaches, hunger, memory loss, numbness in face, pain in neck and spine. CNS disorders include: Alzheimer’s Disease, Attention Deficit Disorder, Dementia, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, Seizures, Strokes, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), learning and focus disabilities, agitation and anger.
Fabric softeners, like other fragrant products, contain petrochemicals, used in untested combination. These chemicals can adversely affect the central nervous system (CNS) -- your brain and spine. CNS exposure symptoms include: aphasia, blurred vision, disorientation, dizziness, headaches, hunger, memory loss, numbness in face, pain in neck and spine. CNS disorders include: Alzheimer’s Disease, Attention Deficit Disorder, Dementia, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, Seizures, Strokes, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), learning and focus disabilities, agitation and anger.
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STOP USING THESE IMMMEDITLY!!! HERE IS THE LINK TO NEW SAFE ONES:http://www.nontoxic.com/nontoxic/toxicfreedryersheets.html
ONE LAST NOTE I WILL POST WHAT THESE DO:
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