AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine Department of Environmental Protection has released the state’s official list of 49 chemicals used in everyday products that could represent a danger to children.
In partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the DEP published the list of “Chemicals of High Concern” late last week, before a July 1 deadline.
The list includes a dozen chemicals proven to cause cancer in humans, including formaldehyde, benzene, vinyl chloride, arsenic and cadmium. Others include four chemicals used in flame retardants, three used in sunscreens and so-called hormone disrupters like parabens and phthalates (THAL’-ates).
Sierra Fletcher from the Environmental Health Strategy Center says the list represents a “baby step” and that the state should now mandate replacement of those chemicals with safer alternatives.
The worst case that could happen is the children grow little beards…….isn’t that right Governor?
In some cases, there is no safe replacement.
That is the exception not the rule. In general, there are alternatives but they tend to be more expensive. The limited list they did show in this article are all compunds that have been known or suspect carcinogens for decades. Still wondering where the news is.
Correct. And under Maine law, no phase out is required unless the Board of Environmental Protection determines that there is a safer alternative and the legislature agrees.
And since we’re just one small state, where are you going to get them? Find someone to make them?
Too much exposure to DEP will cause nausea, headaches and high blood pressure……..
God forbid any agency should investigate toxins that could harm your children and let you know what they discover. The information might make you uncomfortable–better keep your eyes and ears shut.
Do you know that every time a person gets prepared by a funeral home; all the fluids go right down the drain; along with any residual chemicals. If you do not believe this; ask your local code enforcement. I know for a fact this is true; I have personally witnessed an overspill….Nobody want’s to talk about this; but I encourage you to ask your community this question. Ellsworth is a good place to start..
so where is this list? pretty useless story without it.
Hot water can hurt!!! pointless article..
did we forget that ALL Vaccinations have ingredients that kill, and Flouride is a killer too? There have been over 200 deaths in this past year alone from the Gardisil vaccine! START EDUCATING YOURSELF PEOPLE we are slowly being exterminated because Big Brother doesnt believe in natural selction!
Still spreading these falsehoods? ALL vaccines? Fluoride? Total ignorance of toxicolgy and current practices. And I don’t see any extgermination in population growth figure (or longevity for that matter).
Do any give women little beards?