Housing for People with Chemical & Electrical Sensitivities

People with MCS/MCI react to low level everyday chemical exposures

Reactions are triggered by various substances and products such as:

• Pesticides:  weed killers, bug sprays, treated wood products
• Solvents: paints, glues, gasoline, nail polish/remover
• Indoor Air VOCs: new carpet, formaldehyde, plasticizers, chlorine, fragrances and fragranced products
• Cleaners: bleach, ammonia, phenolic disinfectants, air fresheners
• Combustion-related:  auto and diesel exhaust, tobacco smoke, natural gas, tar/asphalt
• Drugs/Medical Devices: anesthetics, antibiotics, implants, vaccines

Individual tolerances may vary

Who is affected by CS/ES?

• 16 % of Californians are  “unusually sensitive” to chemicals
• 11.2% of Americans report chemical sensitivities according to a national survey
• Up to 4% of the U.S. population is chronically ill with CS based on a series of state and federal studies
• 6% of Californians have a diagnosis of MCS
• 3% of Californians report electrical sensitivities