Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Related to Pollutants and Products Matrix — Matrix B

INTERIOR PRODUCTS	POLLUTANTS CAUSING MCS
PRODUCTS FOR APPLICATION OR MAINTENANCE	FORMALDEHYDE	VOC's	LEAD	ASBESTOS	MOLDS/MILDEW
Adhesives	X	X
Aerosol Sprays		X
Air Freshners		X
Carpet	X	X
_Stain Resistant Treatment		X
_Synthetic Carpet		X
_Wet Cleaning Carpet					X
Ceiling Tiles				X
Cleansers and Disinfectants		X
Decorations			X
Fiberboard (Cabinets and Fronts)	X
Finishes		X
Glue	X
Housewares			X
Lead Crystal Ware			X
Moist/Damp areas					X
Paint	X	X
_Lead Paint			X
_Lead Paint Dust from Sanding			X
_Paint Strippers		X
Paneling	X
Particleboard Furniture	X
Plastics (soft)		X
_Soft Plastic Shower Curtains		X
Pottery Glazes			X
Preservatives (Wood)	X	X
Pressed Wood Products	X
Resilient Floor Tiles				X
Solvents		X
Textiles—Permanent Press Treatments	X	X
Textiles—Polyester/Cotton Blend		X
Upholstery—Foam Upholstery		X
Upholstery—Soft Plastic Upholstery		X
Vinyl Floor Covering—Backing				X
Wallpaper—Anti-mold Wallpaper adhesives		X
Wallpaper—Washable Wallpaper		X

This matrix lists the products for interior finishes or furnishings, their application, or maintenance as it relates to pollutants in the products. Symptoms of
MCS from these chemicals are listed in Matrix A. . The information for the matrix originated from Anderson and Benoist (1994) and EPA (1991). Matrix
developed by: Linda L. Nussbaumer, Ph.D., ASID, CID; South Dakota State University.