Chemical health resources

Know the facts about chemicals and your health

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America's chemical safety law is badly broken. Hundreds of toxic chemicals – found in everything from our sofas and carpets to laundry detergents and other household products – have been linked to serious diseases such as cancer, infertility, autism, asthma.

This outdated federal law – never updated since it was first adopted in 1976 – fails to protect Americans from these chemicals, as well as tens of thousands of other chemicals in use today that have never been tested for safety. You can learn more here.

Unsafe chemicals in your home

Your home contains materials and products made with chemicals that have never been required to be shown to be safe, some of which could harm your health. But chances are you couldn’t identify them. Find out more »

Do everyday chemicals lower sperm counts?

Scientists are discovering that chemicals used in everyday products may contribute to reduced male fertility. Find out more »

Chemicals in your home

Tell Congress: Strengthen chemicals law

You shouldn't need a Ph.D. in chemistry to make safe purchases at the checkout counter.

But America's toxic chemicals law is badly broken. You can help change that.

Take action now