It is important for consumers to understand the health risks associated with each household products that they may use at home.

In this era, where there are several household products in the market. It is important for consumers to understand the health risks associated with each household product that they may use at home. Around the world, consumers are exposed to chemicals that they are unaware exist in their products of choice, even in situations where they are listed on the products. There are no warnings of potential hazards. The objectives of this assignment are :

1. Investigate 10 household products you use at home

2. Identify some possible toxicants contained in them and their uses.

3. Research the potential risk of prolonged exposure to them.

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Example:

 

Household products identified: Lotions, creams, and soaps.

 

Possible toxicant- titanium dioxide

It is used widely to provide whiteness and opacity to products such as papers, inks, lotions, and foods. It is used as an antiseptic in cosmetics such as lotions, creams, and soaps.

 

Potential risk

High concentrations of pigment grade titanium dioxide dust can cause respiratory cancer in lab rats (International Agency for Cancer Research, 2006). This observation is relevant to people who work in titanium production industries and may be exposed to the dust (IACR, 2006).

Other examples of toxicants:

Methyl paraben found in shampoos, sunscreen, and even pet food.