Xylene: A colorless, sweet-smelling and highly flammable chemical solvent used in the production of rubber and leather products and also found in paint and paint thinners. Xylene has been proven to cause neurological problems including headaches, dizziness and confusion.
Phthalates: A substance added to plastic to increase it's flexibility which is slowly being phased out of use in both the U.S. and Europe because of the growing knowledge of phthalate's health risks. Also found in nail polish, perfumes, and adhesives phthalates have been found to cause endocrine system dysfunction and possible liver damage.
Dioxins: Highly carcinogenic compounds directly correlated with an increase in the liklelihood of attaining cancer. Dioxins are created mainly through manufacturing processes that include chlorine and become ingested by humans through contaminated ground water and ingesting contaminated fish.
PCB's: Found in coolants, pesticides, flame retardants, sealants and adhesives PCB's have the ability to circulate the entire globe via the earth's atmosphere. PCB's have been linked to certain types of cancer and can also cause headache, fatigue, possible liver damage and thyroid problems.