LeadLead is a heavy bluish-gray metal with compounds found in pigment in paints, dyes, and ceramic glazes. It is a highly toxic substance, exposure to which can produce a wide range of adverse health effects.
Cadmium is a soft, malleable, bluish-white metal with a low melting point that occurs as a minor component in zinc ores. It is produced mainly as a by-product from the refining of zinc ores. Proposition 65Proposition 65 (formerly the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986) is a California law that can be complex and challenging for industry to comply with, and for consumers to understand. Organic CottonOrganic cotton is cotton that has been grown for at least three years without chemical pesticides, defoliants, or fertilizers. Organically grown cotton is seen as environmentally friendly. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)The FCC is responsible for the management of the radio spectrum in the US, protecting against “radio and broadcast pollution” by enforcing standards of decency and regulating electromagnetic noise sources. CA Formaldehyde in Composite WoodCalifornia Air Resources Board (CARB) is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. Formaldehyde is used in a variety of products from disinfectants to textiles. |
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