Mark Schapiro, author of Exposed: The Toxic Chemistry of Everyday Products, discussed his book late last year on KQED Forum. It’s a good listen for the first 20 minutes.
The discussion focuses on the plain fact: thousands of products we use everyday (cosmetics, cleaners, etc.) have chemicals that simply are not tested for the safety on humans.
Current US policy requires proof (significant conclusiveness) that these chemicals endanger humans. The EU policy is more precautionary, if mounting scientific evidence points to potential problems, the government will act even if there …

In July, we’ll have Dr. Paul Blanc discuss the toxicity of everyday household products, with a case study on glue.
Here is a quick excerpt of a book review via another science blog, “Drugs & Poisons”

The remainder of the book is largely a series of case studies on a wide range of products that can make you sick. Things like glues, plastics, rayon, rubber, and brass. There’s an entire chapter dedicated to the discovery, industrial use, and toxicity of chlorine. Emphasis is placed on both worker exposure during product manufacturing …