Reply #13: Not good - but is this worse?

[Dear Maggie]

These are some of the chemicals the 'gulf war syndrome' vets were exposed to

3 BENZENE 272,660
12 TOLUENE 26,680
17 METHYL ETHYL KETONE 500

I think anything with the n-butyl ethers is the primary suspect for the cause of 'gulf war syndrome' Such as 2-butoxyethanol and diethylene glycol monobutyl ether: also teratogens, neurotoxins, pesticides, solvents and poisons.

Anyone is at risk from harm from babies to seniors, from military since the 1930s when invented by the chemical companies to mom, too

And it is in paint, and lots of other things Maybe jet fuel, gun cleaner ... it is a LONG list

Look and see what you use that contains more than 3% of these

Check for what products contain 2-butoxyethanol
(CAS Registry Number: 111-76-2)
in the Household Products Data Base
Also check for the complex version Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether or 2-2-butoxyethanol (CAS Registry Number: 112-34-5)

Now there is concern, most think, from benzene. (causes leukemia & aplastic anemia)
Well, that could be, but it is not near as harmful, in my opinion, as
2-butoxyethanol

What does 2-butoxyethanol do?
Causes eye irritation. Affects Central Nervous System, Blood and Blood-forming Organs; Kidneys, Liver & Lymphoid System Defats the skin

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance irritates the eyes, the skin, and the respiratory tract

Exposure could cause central nervous system depression and liver and kidney damage.



EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
The liquid defats the skin.

The substance may have effects on the haematopoietic system , resulting in blood disorders.

Medical Surveillance:
Consider the points of attack (liver, kidneys, lymphoid system, skin, blood, eyes, respiratory system) in placement and periodic physical examinations.
**PEER REVIEWED**

2-Butoxyethanol causes acute hemolytic anemia in rats

In F344 male rats, 2-butoxyethanol causes severe acute hemolytic anemia resulting in significant increase in the concentration of free plasma hemoglobin. Secondary to the hemolytic effects, 2-butoxyethanol also caused hemoglobinuria as well as histopathologic changes in the liver and kidney.

*Notes to Physician: Administration of Sodium bicarbonate may be of value to treat acidosis.

Monitor kidney and liver function and arterial blood gases closely.

How would you feel, if you were affected? Tired and grouchy and

So you tell me, if this is the cause of CFS, CFIDS & 'gulf war syndrome' from the 1930's to now ... do you think we could get Congress to ban it? Personally, I don't think that chemical companies are more powerful than the American People. It is a matter of education and then, maybe the real 'sleepiing giant' will arise ?

(Most of the web pages here are ones I wrote from a study I've been doing - no cost to anyone. But doctors need this info to find the fatigue that's been hard to find) Please pass it on