Blog # 5 

Household Products + Body Burdens

I found the amazing information about the following two products. I believe many people use the first product (electronic cleaner) which has minimal health hazard and need to follow precautions. About the second product, since I do Brazilian Blowout, I believe this important information will be interesting to my beautician and also I will educate him how to handle and disposal it.

Product: CRC Visiclear Display & Electronics Screen Cleaner 05131, Aerosol-09/30/2013

Acute Health Effects: Eye Contact: Mildly irritating to eyes. Skin Contact: Mildly irritating to skin. Inhalation: No short term effects expected. May cause nasal or throat irritation or headache to sensitive individuals. Ingestion: Small amount are not expected to cause health effects. Swallowing large amounts may cause gastrointestinal discomfort.  Chronic Health Effects From MSDS: Unknown. Carcinogenicity: Not listed.  First Aid: Eye Contact: Immediately flush with plenty of water for 15 minutes. Call a physician if irritation persists. Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing and wash affected area with soap and water. Call a physician if irritation persists. Wash contaminated clothing prior to re-use. Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air. Keep person calm. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult give oxygen. Call a physician. Ingestion: If health effects are experienced, contact a physician. Note to Physicians: Treat symptomatically. Health Rating: 1 Flammability Rating: 0 Reactivity Rating: 0 HMIS Rating Scale: 0 = Minimal; 1 = Slight; 2 = Moderate; 3 = Serious; 4 = Severe; N = No; information provided by manufacturer; * = Chronic Health Hazard  MSDS Date: 2013-09-30 Handling: Use only in well ventilated areas. Use caution around energized equipment. The metal container will conduct electricity if it contacts a live source. This may result in injury to the user from electrical shock and/or flash fire. For product use instructions, please see the product label. Store in a cool dry area out of direct sunlight. Aerosol cans must be maintained below 120 deg F / 49 deg C to prevent cans from rupturing. Store frost free.  Disposal: All disposal activities must comply with federal, state and local regulations. Local regulations may be more stringent than state or national requirements. Product: Brazilian Blowout Zero-01/01/2012 Warning:  This is a personal care product that is safe for consumers and other users when used as intended. This product is not classified as a hazardous substance. Keep out of reach of children. Use only as directed. Chronic Health Effects From MSDS: None. Carcinogenicity: None. First Aid: Eye Contact: Flush with water for 10-15 minutes. If discomfort persists, seek medical attention. Skin Contact: Skin Irritation. Discontinue use of the product and flush with water. If discomfort persists, seek medical attention. Ingestion: In case of accidental ingestion, drink one or two glasses of water. Induce vomiting. If appreciable quantities are swallowed, seek medical attention. Handling: Normal handling consistent with good manufacturing practices. Avoid eye contact. Wear protective gloves. No unusual storage requirements. Avoid extreme temperatures and store in a cool, well-ventilated area. Disposal: Disposal of this product should be in accordance with Federal, State, Provincial and Local regulations. From quiz I learned using water bottles is unregulated in the USA. Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical compound that found in many packaging materials including water bottled. It affects endocrine system like reproductive system and is especially harmful for children. Studies showed that BPA-free bottles are harmful in a way similar to BPA ones. As a nurse, we can make voice through nursing organizations about chemical hazards that we expose daily and bring the local legislators' attention to the dangerous effects of chemical products on our community. Blog # 6 Biomonitoring & Body Burden The video about body burden was pretty interesting. The chemicals can remain in our body for years. The rate of chronic diseases in american children currently is high such as asthma, cancer, birth defects, and developmental disability. Also, there is controversial if the high percentile of chemicals in blood system potentially could cause infertility. The president of American Chemistry Cancer stated it does not mean if we found chemicals in the body, it can cause the disease. However, many scientists disagree. Chemicals can change the DNA in sperms. Educating patients and their families, and our coworkers by showing them the similar videos or providing them information from chemicals database can be very effective. The lab results indicate that chemicals higher than safe level can affect multiple organs in our body and cause various physical and psychological disorders. As a nurse first I would assess the patient about the possible causes, and then educate them about using safe products. Since now I know that we expose to different toxins daily, I would not be surprised if I would receive my lab results higher than safe level.“One's zip code matters more than our genetic code" means our life is impacted by the environmental we live in including home and surroundings. In assessment of patients with diagnosis of respiratory diseases, CHF, GI disturbances like diarrhea, cancer, and dermatology, I will ask about the environmental risks and quality of air and water supply of their residential area.Urbanization and industrial growth increase significant health hazards. Children are vulnerable to the toxic effects of mercury, particularly during the earliest stages of neuro development. Women and children who are engaged in gold mining are at highest risks of mercury exposure. Childhood exposure to lead can occur during pregnancy. The negative effects of Pb are on neuro-development, in particular, on intelligence quotient (IQ)and behavior. DDT as pesticide is detected in breast milk and blood samples of mothers in agricultural area. Pre-, peri- and post-natal women need to be educated about the toxins exist in their environment and negative effects on neuro-developmental of their fetus and children. I read about bisphenol and its health risks before and how this chemical can affect the endocrine especially reproductive system. Patients need to be educated about avoiding using any products contain BPA like water bottles, cans, and CDCs/DVDs. If they have no access to BPA-free products, they should be encouraged to use other alternatives like home-made food, water in glass containers, listening/ watching the records on radio/TV-not necessarily via CDs. NEWSJan 28, 2019 How diapers and menstrual pads are exposing babies and women to hormone-disrupting, toxic chemicals Brian Bienkowski   Most diapers and sanitary pads contain volatile organic compounds and phthalates and with this continued, long-term exposure a significant amount of these harmful chemicals could be absorbed via the genitals, according to a new study. The study was spurred by an investigation from South Korean media outlets in 2017 that found new sanitary pads might be causing menstrual problems and irregularities and was broadened to the U.S. and other countries. More than 15,000 women complained and signed onto a class action lawsuit claiming harm from menstrual pads by the company Lillian. The pads were removed from the market. Women alleged rashes, infections, irregular periods and bad cramping. However, there seems to be something of a cultural shift. "There are more and more bills passed at the state and federal level to supply menstrual supplies to women who can't afford them or are in prison, or in school," Laura Strausfeld — co-founder of Period Equity,said."We're finally starting to talk about this more." But, she adds, this new study begs the question: "What should we be looking at that we haven't been looking at? It seems clear that companies are regularly innovating new products to make them more absorbent and flagrantly using materials and new synthetic plastics that we need to be concerned about."