Sentences with phrase «organic chemical releases»

It notes «[a] ir impacts that could affect respiratory health,» for example, and «[c] limate change impacts due to methane and other volatile organic chemical releases.»

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Since the conventional production of food involves a string of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and other icky things that are released into the ground, water, and air, buying organic takes a bit of the pressure off Mother Nature.

The Little Spruce Organics website states that polyurethane laminate is an inert material, so in order for it to release harmful chemicals it would need to be heated to extremely high temperatures, so most cloth diaper covers are considered «safe.»

A study published in the Archives of Environmental Health in 1999, found that disposable diapers release chemicals called volatile organic compounds (VOCs), including toluene, ethylbenzene, xylene and dipentene.

Researchers tested the the foam padding in crib mattresses, and found they release significant amounts of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), potentially harmful chemicals also found in household items such as cleaners and scented sprays.

Harmful gaseous pollutants in the form of volatile organic compounds are often released into the air when chemicals are used, for example in cleaning products.

The researchers, who released their findings in the current issue of the Journal of Functional Foods, suggest that cruciferous vegetables — such as broccoli, brussels sprouts and cabbage — contain an organic chemical compound called indole glucosinolates, which breaks down into other compounds, including indolocarbazole — ICZ — in the stomach.

As crude oil burns it releases many toxic chemicals, including lead, carbon monoxide, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and volatile organic compounds, says Bin Jalaludin at the University of New South Wales in Australia.

The American Lung Association recommends limiting your exposure to ammonia and chlorine bleach, as well as volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which can be released from different cleaning products, such as some air fresheners, dry cleaning chemicals, and oven cleaners.

In a 2008 study, vinyl curtains were found to release 108 volatile organic compounds (VOCs), chemicals that become gaseous at room temperature, potentially triggering headaches, nausea, dizziness and irritated eyes and throat.

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs): chemicals that are released into the air as gases.

Many household cleaners contain contain hazardous ingredients such as organic solvents and petroleum based chemicals which can release volatile organic compounds into your indoor air.

It increases the dopamine (an organic chemical which the brain releases to regulate the relaxation and mood).

Ozone is an odorless gas that is not directly emitted into the air but is created by chemical reactions between nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOC)-- which occur naturally but are also produced from the burning of fossil fuels and are released in the process of drilling for oil and natural gas.

With regard to the actual content of the press release quoted, it isn't clear if the process they report on (aerosol particles, particularly organic chemicals, getting smaller over time) makes them better or worse at forming clouds and their other atmosphere cooling functions.

Chemical based cleaners can often pollute the air inside our homes by releasing volatile organic compounds.

Paint Many conventional paints release volatile organic compounds (VOCs)-- fumes and chemicals that are not only bad for the environment but may also cause those fresh - paint headaches.