Biological Detergent

Consumers are often unaware of the chemicals found in ordinary soaps, detergents and cleaning products. These chemicals are often barriers to health and safety of the user, even when no danger exists caution or warning on the label. How can this be true?

Do not be misled into thinking that the government controls the security health of soaps, detergents and cleaning products sold in the United States. The government requires that manufacturers of chemicals list of "known issues" on their labels.

The wording "concern known" requires that the tests are results that everyone accepts as facts. Many chemicals used in products today are not known with regard to the safety of health. For example, the classes of synthetic chemicals included phthalates have been called "probable carcinogens" by U.S. agencies and European government. Chemicals such as phthalates are not listed on the labels of ordinary soaps, detergents and cleaning products, because they are not "raise concerns".

In addition to chemicals that do not appear as a problem "known", there is also a potential danger of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Households are exposed to thousands of products that generate VOCs on a daily basis. VOCs are chemicals that evaporate into potentially dangerous gas at room temperature and may or may not have a smell. Soaps, detergents and cleaning products are among the many household products that emit VOCs. Many popular household soaps, detergents and cleaning products can be found at http://www.donson.net/c/chemicals .

the indoor air pollution is mainly caused by VOCs, tobacco smoke and other biological contaminants like bacteria, fungi and viruses. While general practice can help to tobacco smoke and control of biological pollutants, soaps, detergents and cleaning products used for proper maintenance can produce VOCs. Some standards exist for the VOC industrial sites, but not government standards have been set for VOCs in the household.

Asthma and allergies, and those with respiratory problems have the greatest risk of health problems caused by VOCs. However, anyone familiar with the prolonged exposure to VOCs is in danger.

Consumers should do their own research and not rely solely on the assumption that government standards are sufficient protection. Always request the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) to make a decision to purchase soaps, detergents and cleaning products. Using the Internet to research each ingredient listed in the MSDS and research on other states for security. This research will help the user to take precautions to avoid prolonged exposure if necessary.

Finally, "green" has become the new product Buss word today. There is not a "green" recognized standard for all products. "Green" generally implies that the product will help keep our planet clean by decomposing compounds / chemicals found naturally in the environment. Urea is considered "green" because it is organic and decomposes into all natural compounds. Do not be fooled into thinking that urea is safe if eaten or more exposed. The key for any buyer is looking for the ingredients of the product and not simply accept the announced characteristics of the product.