It is not necessary to work in a factory, hospital or laboratory to have the risk of exposure to dangerous chemicals. Nowadays, there are many chemicals use in our daily lives to help us, but the convenience that comes with it may have to be exchanged with health risks for yourself and your loved ones.
However, it is very important to use them with caution and mindfulness, especially reading the labels before use, in case an accident occurs. Here is a list of chemicals that you may have in your home, and the dangers they pose are quite frightening.
Paint for the house
Paints, including various wall decoration products such as clear coats, thinners, lacquers, etc., are made up of many chemicals. The main ones are lead, which is harmful to the kidneys, affects the nervous system, and causes abnormalities in red blood cells; chromium, which causes dermatitis, difficulty breathing, and affects the functioning of the kidneys, liver, and lungs; and toluene, which is flammable and a type of addictive substance that causes dizziness, สมัครสมาชิก UFABET วันนี้ รับเครดิตฟรีทุกวัน, nausea, and tremors.
If inhaled for a long time (regularly), it can cause dementia. We cannot see these substances, but if we have ever paint our house or walked into a newly built house, we will smell a pungent smell that is the smell of these chemicals. And not only new houses, but old houses with peeling paint. If they are not repaired properly, there is a chance that these chemicals will spread into the air as well.
Detergent/washing powder
Laundry detergents contain a variety of chemicals. Ingestion of cationic detergents can cause dizziness and vomiting. Which can lead to seizures and coma. Non-ionic detergents can also cause irritation. Some people have an allergic reaction to the pigments and fragrances found in some commercial detergents. However, a 2006 survey by the U.S. Poison Control Center that more than 120,000 children under the age of 5 were unintentionally exposed to household cleaners.
Bathroom cleaner
Toilet cleaners contain ammonia, chlorine, and hydrochloric acid. Which have a pungent smell and are also highly corrosive. In addition to causing a burning sensation in the throat and nose. They can also cause skin inflammation or burns, eye irritation, and if accidentally ingested. It can cause severe burning in the mouth, severe stomach pain, bloody stools, vomiting, difficulty breathing, and even death. When using toilet cleaners, you should always wear rubber gloves, boots, and a mask. Most importantly, do not mix toilet cleaners with other cleaning products, especially bleach, because it will create toxic gases that can cause death just from inhalation.