🧪 Fetal Exposure to VOCs and Toxic Chemicals

New research shows that fetuses are exposed to chemicals that are damaging to their immune systems, neurological systems, respiratory systems, and brains through exposure from their mothers before they are born. Women are regularly exposed to 200+ Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) through their makeup, hair products, bath products, and home furnishings. (SOURCE)

“Exposure to a variety of toxic chemicals has been associated with adverse health outcomes. Presumably, the most vulnerable population for these adverse health outcomes are fetuses that are exposed to toxicants in utero. Fetuses have immature organ systems and often their detoxification enzymes or enzymatic processes are not fully developed when exposures occur. Many xenobiotic chemicals have been shown to pass through the placental barrier and into the fetal bloodstream. These exposures have been associated with adverse birth outcomes, neurocognitive delays, and adult-onset disease.”

Excerpt from:
Concentrations of Xenobiotic Chemicals in the Maternal-Fetal Unit
Authors: Dana B. Barr, Amanda Bishop, Larry L. Needham
Affiliation: National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

 

🏠 Continued Exposure After Birth

This exposure continues once babies are born. Many mothers are anxious to bring home their babies to a space that feels fresh and new — with brand-new furnishings, flooring, and fresh paint — thinking that creates a clean atmosphere.

However, many do not realize that the "new item smell" is actually VOC off-gassing. These chemicals are breathed in and seep quickly through a baby’s thin skin.

According to the EPA, the air we breathe inside our homes, schools, offices, and other indoor spaces is often 2 to 5 times — and sometimes up to 100 times — more polluted than the outdoor air. This is surprising because indoor pollution is invisible, unlike visible outdoor smog.

 

🧼 Common Indoor Sources of VOCs

Here are some everyday items that release VOCs into your air:

• Carpeting
• New furniture (e.g., high chairs, cribs)
• Paints, stains, wallpaper
• Composite wood products (laminate flooring, cabinetry)
• Adhesives, sealants, wood stains, solvents, coatings
• Vinyl flooring
• Plywood
• Toys

 

🫁 VOCs and Human Health

Scientists at the University Medical School in Pisa, Italy found that:

“Human exhaled breath contains several thousand VOCs that vary in abundance and number and can show our physiological health status.”

These exhaled VOCs reflect how our bodies are metabolizing chemicals — including those that impact the nervous system. VOCs that are not properly metabolized can linger in our breath. Today, researchers can analyze breath samples to detect diseases like Alzheimer’s.

 

Studies now link VOC exposure to:

• Breast cancer
• Parkinson’s disease
• Autism
• Asthma
• Respiratory illness
• Nervous system damage
• Cancer
• Heart disease
• Psychiatric disorders

Formaldehyde and Ethyl Alcohol, commonly found in manufactured homes, are particularly dangerous contributors to these conditions.

 

✅ The Solution: UVColdPlasma Technology

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Our 24/7 sterilization products are designed to eliminate VOCs and other threats throughout your entire indoor environment, both in the air and on surfaces.

These products use Cold Oxygen Plasma, a gas made of a special blend of superoxides that is safe to breathe. This plasma spreads quickly and evenly to decontaminate the air, eliminating:

• Toxic chemical gases
• Bacteria
• Viruses
• Mold

Each Plasma Reactor unit can cover up to 3,000 square feet, offering fast, full-room sterilization for enclosed spaces.