Aluminum
What is it?
Aluminum is a metal used in its pure form or in alloys for many products in the home and in industry.
How can I avoid it?
Avoidance requires reading the product labels, package inserts, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), and on occasion, direct communication with the manufacturer.
Uses:
- Transportation (aircraft, automobiles, etc)
- Packaging (cans, foil, frames, etc)
- Construction (windows, siding, doors, etc)
- Dental material
- Electrical conductors
- Fireworks and explosives
- Flashlight in photography
- Medical (coagulation)
- Paint
- Personal Care Preparations/Cosmetics:
- Blushes (All types)
- Eye Makeup Preparations
- Eye Shadows
- Eyebrow Pencils
- Eyeliners
- Makeup Preparations
- Mascara
- Nail Polish and Enamels
- Rouges Eyeliners
- Utensils
Other names for Aluminum:
- Aluminum oxide
- Bauxite ore
- Al
