The greatest exposure to many toxic chemicals takes place in our own homes, according to studies conducted by the US Environmental Protection Agency. New chemicals and materials on the market may react adversely with one of the thousands already available.

Ruth Winter, MS, is the award winning author of the bestsellers, A Consumer?s Dictionary of Cosmetics and A Consumer?s Dictionary of Food Additives. She is adding A Consumer?s Dictionary of Household, Yard and Office Chemicals to further inform you about the chemicals in you, on you, and around you.