Formaldehyde

Research shows that exposure to Formaldehyde is likely to cause ailments such as dizziness, nausea, fatigue, headaches, eye, nose and throat irritation, breathing difficulties, excessive phlegm, dermatitis, chest pain, wheezing, vomiting, reduced limb strength and more. Formaldehyde is also classified as a ‘probable human carcinogen’ by the US Environmental Protection Agency and as a ‘known human carcinogen’ by the International Agency for Research on Cancer.

Toluene

Toluene is a clear, water-insoluble liquid that smells like paint thinner. Frequent inhalation of Toluene over long periods of time can lead to irreversible brain damage and may also cause damage to your teeth. Asthmatics may find it difficult to breathe when they come into contact with Toluene. This chemical can not only trigger asthmatic attacks, it can also cause asthma in healthy people.

Dibutyl Phthalate

Inhalation exposure, at high levels may include irritation of the eyes, nose and throat. It may cause nausea, tearing of the eyes, vomiting, dizziness and headaches. Long term exposure may cause liver and kidney damage. Dibutyl Phthalates may harm the developing foetus and the male testes.

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