And there should be more education in the field of solvents that are commonly used and thought not to be harmful... but which in fact are teratogens and cause harm to the developing fetus (child)
http://www.valdezlink.com/teratogens.htmNow, the one I know the most about is 2-butoxyethanol.
http://www.valdezlink.com/same.htm The chemical that causes so much harm that I believe it all by itself to be the cause of gulf war syndrome, CFS, CFIDS and lost of other ailments.
http://www.valdezlink.com/cfid_share.htmBut the point is, that many of the 'gulf war vets' children have had learning disabilities and even have been born with birth defects.
http://www.valdezlink.com/gwv_symptoms.htm#childMoms must be careful of this chemical and so must dads!
They say children of those harmed by this chemical, the butyl ethers; ethylene glycols ... are more at risk for tumor of the brain and leukemia. Are we seeing a rise in these? I think we are
http://www.valdezlink.com/solvent_studies.htm#whoWhere did I learn about this chemical, and why?
http://www.seattlepress.com/features/forum/viewtopic.php?p=134#134