With so many scary-sounding, potentially toxic compounds turning up in our household products, it's hard to know which agents are really worth worrying about. Here is a guide to some of the most commonly found toxins, the latest information from animal and early-stage human studies, and what all that means for your home.

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Toxic Plastics

1. The Perils of Plastic

Pharma in the Plumbing

1. Flushed Away

Top 10 Common Household Toxins

1. The Hazards Lurking at Home
2. Bisphenol A (BPA)
3. Oxybenzone
4. Fluoride
5. Parabens
6. Phthalates
7. Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA)
8. Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)
9. Perchlorate
10. Decabromodiphenyl Ether (DECA)
11. Asbestos

Additional reading: Top 10 Common Household Toxins

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