Also my doctors attribute the arthritis i developed to inhaling the fumes from the carpet glues he adds cancer especially lung cancer is a big concern.
Treatment for inhaling carpet fibers.
The synthetic latex binder that carpet manufacturers use to bind the carpet fibers to the carpet backing and other chemicals added to the carpet such as fire retardant treatments is usually the culprit.
Gentamicin is an antibiotic which has a relatively broad antibacterial spectrum.
An inhaler may be prescribed to asthma sufferers who are experiencing breathing problems in relation to carpet.
Many synthetic carpets are treated with perfluorinated chemicals or pfcs to waterproof them and prevent stains.
Installing carpeting and juxtaposition of seams requires the use of adhesives which are applied with a trowel to the underlying floor.
Make sure the carpet can be removed later without use of toxic chemicals.
Here s a list of some carpet ingredients.
Petroleum byproducts and synthetics polypropylene nylon acrylic soil and stain repellents vinyl or latex pvc urethane antistatic sprays artificial dyes.
Solution dyeing is a process in which color is actually built into the fiber when it is formed making the color an inherent part that cannot be removed from the fiber.
Almost all carpet is made from synthetic fibers and those fibers have been treated with synthetic chemicals that outgas into your home.
Polypropylene olefin carpet fibers unlike other fiber types polypropylene will not absorb water so it is solution dyed.
Once the carpet is installed the chemicals used to manufacture or treat the carpet begin to release into your home.
Also gentamincin is one of the rare kinds of thermo stable antibiotics and so it is one of the most widely used antibiotics for coating titanium implants.
This can include administration of antihistamines and itch cream.
If inhalation of microplastics is sufficiently high these plastic particles may cause similar health problems.
Carpet treatments carpets are often treated with stain resistant antimicrobial or moth proofing chemicals all of which may be harmful when inhaled or ingested.
If breathing problems are severe such as with asthma sufferers an inhaler or other form of respiratory medication might be prescribed.
Textile workers processing among others polyester and nylon fibers experienced coughing breathlessness and reduced lung capacity suggesting a link between microplastic inhalation and the health problems seen in these workers.
Carpet installation requires basic carpentry skills and physical strength.
I know of about eight carpet layers in my area that were laying carpet when i started out who have all died of lung cancer.
