The report draws from over 75 scientific studies and reports highlighting the links between these chemicals and health impacts. WVE's report and the Safe Cleaning Products Initiative are intended to reduce human exposure to toxic chemicals known or suspected to present a health risk; promote safer alternatives and precautionary policies; highlight the need for additional research; and increase consumers' access to important product safety information. Current U.S. law does not require manufacturers to disclose ingredients in household cleaning products, nor does it require any testing of these chemicals to assess potential health hazards.

The 27 page report, along with an appendix listing common cleaning products containing these chemicals, as well as several informative fact sheets can be downloaded at www.womenandenvironment.org.