These profiles provide information about substances that may be hazardous to children. We have included information on the possible health effects, common exposure routes, how to detect and minimize these chemicals in your home, and possible alternatives.

Remember, the health effects noted in these profiles assume exposure to the pure form of the substance. The risk you face is affected by how much of the substance you are exposed to, its concentration, its form, the timing of the exposure (when and how long exposure occurs), other substances your child is exposed to, and his or her own individual sensitivity, which in turn can be influenced by age, sex, health status, and genetic make-up.