Home has always been regarded as the safest harbor. However, recently, the World Health Organization released the most comprehensive endocrine study ever conducted by 16 experts after two years of careful research, and said that the presence of brominated flame retardants, plasticizers, bisphenol A and other 3 types of substances in household products such as carpets, sofas, home appliances, water bottles, toys, credit cards, etc. may cause cancer, asthma and infertility problems. Accordingly, we listed the common dangerous supplies at home, and invited authoritative experts to analyze what harm these pollutants can cause to the human body, and how to avoid? First, dangerous supplies: PVC flooring, paint and other decoration materials, disposable plastic water cups, plastic gloves, toys, raincoats, footwear, shower curtains, credit cards and other daily necessities, packaging bags, cling film and other food packaging, and hairspray, lipstick, nail polish, lotion and other cosmetics. Pollutants contained: Plasticizers, also known as plasticizers (currently the most used phthalates), are not only used in the production of plastic products, but also in rubber, adhesives, resins, cables and other materials. Mainly play a role in increasing the softness, toughness and elasticity of the material, making it more durable. Hazards: plasticizers (phthalates) have estrogen-like effects, large intake may interfere with the body’s endocrine system. If accumulated in the body for a long time, will trigger hormone imbalance, leading to a decline in human immunity, the most serious is to affect fertility, causing gender dysphoria in children, inducing premature sexual maturity. Plasticizers can also harm human genes, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease, liver and urinary system will also be injured, and damage, but also through genetic inheritance to the next generation. Another study has confirmed that plasticizers can cause cancerous reactions in animals. Response: For modern people, it is almost impossible to completely avoid plasticizers, but there is no need to overly panic, as long as normal contact, but not excessive use, will not harm the human body. International Food Packaging Association Secretary-General Dong Jinshi suggested that plastic products should be used as little as possible, should not allow children to put plastic products in the mouth; best not to use plastic bottles to contain wine and oil, if they must be installed, it is best to choose the bottom of the bottle or the bottle has a triangle mark, triangle inside the number “1” plastic bottles, and stored in a cool, ventilated place;. If the plastic products are marked with “PVC”, it means that they contain phthalates, so pay extra attention when buying and using them; when heating in the microwave oven, you can’t take the cling film with you, especially for meat, most cling films contain phthalates, and once they come into contact with grease, they will release harmful substances. Wang Hongmei, an associate researcher at the Environmental Pollution and Health Research Department of the Chinese Academy of Environmental Sciences, said that home furnishings try to choose steel and wood furniture and flooring. In the purchase of everyday items, if you smell a larger odor, it means that its pollutant concentration is larger, should be decisively abandoned. Greenpeace pollution prevention project director Zheng Yu reminded that the choice of children’s products, to avoid PVC materials, too soft, too small plastic products to buy less, pay special attention to the pungent “plastic” smell, or touch a little greasy sticky feeling of plastic toys, should be carefully selected. Second, dangerous goods: tableware, water bottles, milk bottles, cans, glasses, cell phones, computers, shopping tickets, etc.. Pollutants contained: Bisphenol A, which can make plastic products colorless, transparent, durable, drop-proof and widely used. Hazards: Bisphenol A not only causes heart disease, but also induces diabetes and liver disease, and affects the brain development of fetuses and children, and even increases the risk of prostate and breast cancer. A study by Harvard University found that BPA also increases the risk of female infertility. Dong Jinshi pointed out that once BPA is ingested by the human body, it is difficult to decompose, will be passed on to future generations, and may also mutate, producing new toxic and harmful substances. Countermeasures: China Plastics Processing Industry Association, Vice President of the Degradable Plastics Professional Committee Tang Sai Zhen said that whether certain components in plastic products are really harmful to the human body, and the use of methods have a great relationship. Daily life can pay attention to the following points: do not use plastic cups for boiling water, because bisphenol A will only be released at a high temperature above 100 ℃; do not use plastic bags for hot food, so as not to release toxic substances at high temperatures, resulting in chronic poisoning; do not use colored plastic bags for cooked food, because most colored plastic bags are made of recycled plastic, may release harmful substances; microwave heating with special bowls; newly purchased Plastic products soaked in warm water for several days to speed up the release of residual bisphenol A and other harmful substances, and then use; supermarket tickets may also contain such substances, wash your hands in time after contact. Third, dangerous supplies: household appliances shells, carpets, paints, sofa cushion fillings, etc. Pollutants contained: Brominated flame retardants, a generic name for organic compounds containing bromine, are used as flame retardants and are mainly applied to the surface of objects to prevent them from catching fire due to overheating. Hazards: Adding flame retardants to prevent fires is well-intentioned, but if the flame retardant is harmful to humans, it may not be worth the loss. As a common pollutant, brominated flame retardants are highly persistent and tend to accumulate in the human body, interfering with the body’s endocrine, immune and nervous systems, causing hyperactivity and learning difficulties in children, and leading to reduced sperm quality and infertility in adults. When incinerated, brominated flame retardants also release carcinogens. Countermeasures: Professor Wang Yingxi of Hubei University’s School of Chemical Engineering said that it is best to use phosphorylated flame retardants instead of brominated flame retardants for flame-retardant furniture such as sofas, curtains and wallpapers. At present, Europe has explicitly prohibited the use of brominated flame retardants, but in China, flame retardant standards are not as strict as in Europe, and the flame retardant effect of brominated flame retardants is the best, so there is still furniture containing brominated flame retardants on the market. Consumers in the purchase of upholstered furniture, try to choose linen, wool fabric products. If you are worried about the potential risks, you can keep the room ventilated or plant plants such as orchids that can absorb brominated elements. In addition, sofas and cushions are usually made with brominated flame retardant sponges, which should be mended as soon as the outer wrapping is damaged. When buying home appliances, try to choose products with the “ROHS” mark (which means that they do not contain most types of brominated flame retardants).