Life, the topic that can never be avoided is food, clothing, housing and transportation.

The basic guarantee of the life is environmental protection and safety.

As a part of home decoration, product quality and environmental performance of tile grout are most concerned by human. A inconspicuous gap, if you choose the wrong product, it will inevitably bring direct hazards to your body.

Among tile grout materials, there are three common types of carcinogens that you must be careful.

No.1 Carcinogen: Nonylphenol

Nonylphenol is a recognized environmental hormone that can simulate estrogen, interfere with endocrine, be toxic to the reproductive system, and cause infertility.

Adding excess nonylphenol into tile grout can increase the gloss of the material and shorten the curing time. It can also have a serious irritating effect on the skin and cause severe skin damage and ulceration. It can be called the "invisible killer" in the home environment.

No.2 Carcinogen: Triphenyl

Benzene, toluene and xylene are industrially called triphenyl. Colorless and transparent oily liquid, added to tile grout raw materials in the form of diluent. It has a strong aromatic smell, the higher the temperature, the faster it volatilizes, and it is flammable and toxic.

Inhaling high-concentration gases for a short period of time or inhaling low-concentration gases for a long time can cause physical damage to workers and cause acute or chronic poisoning.

Benzene compounds have been identified as strong carcinogens by the World Health Organization. Among these three substances, benzene is the most toxic.

No.3 Carcinogen: Heavy Metals

Heavy metals in tile grout materials mainly refer to soluble heavy metals including Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, etc. It is extremely harmful to the growth and development of the human body, such as causing joint pain, bending and deformation of limbs, and in severe cases, slow growth and development of children, decreased intelligence, and neurological disorders. For our own health, please buy good quality tile grout products.

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