OUR MISSION
ChemClarity is a 501c3
that prevents chemical related illnesses by increasing “Chemical Literacy” in the medical and real estate communities.
“Chemical Literacy” is:
The knowledge to identify chemicals of concern in a building;
The knowledge to recognize chemical-related illnesses;
And the knowledge and network to address them.
OUR VISION
There are 1.6 million real estate and 1.1 million medical professionals in the U.S., a significant demographic on the front lines of seeing chemical impacts on human health in buildings, and ideal partners for scientists on how chemicals research can be used.
Each use of ChemClarity’s intuitive diagnostic tool will increase a real estate professional or medical doctor’s chemical literacy, their understanding of chemicals and their health impacts, to accelerate the recognition of chemical related illnesses and knowledge of how to address them in patients and buildings.
Risk management is ChemClarity’s goal.
We save real estate owners significant time and expense in finding potential chemicals of concern in their buildings, and medical doctors in diagnosing patients without sending patients to multiple specialists for a diagnosis outside of their expertise. ChemClarity proactively prevents significant healthcare, renovation, and litigation expenses.
THE CHALLENGE
The increasing number of chemical related illnesses:
Chemicals in building materials and consumer products are sources of chronic illnesses. According to the World Health Organization, the health impact of chemicals in 2016 was “1.6 million lives and 45 million disability-adjusted life years lost”. In the U.S. from 1997-2008, childhood developmental disabilities increased 17% (1.8 million children). Asbestos related deaths from Mesothelioma Cancer between 1999-2013 were estimated to be over 189,000.
The gap in the number of chemicals developed and the number banned by Federal Regulations:
There are 86,718 chemicals in commercial use today in the U.S. and over 900,000 chemicals used since the 1930s (still in existing buildings). There are 3,689 chemicals typically found outdoors that are prohibited by Federal Statutes (Clean Air, Clean Water, CERCLA and RCRA), with individual chemicals added to the list monthly.
ChemClarity developed a list of hazardous indoor chemicals included in the NIOSH Pocket Guide, Clean Air Act, and other non-governmental hazard lists, to aid in decision making about which products would reduce health issues if removed.
The challenge of our generation is understanding which chemicals are of concern, how to find and remove them, and how to test and treat patients, which requires a combination of epidemiology, toxicology, and industrial hygiene expertise...
…a significant hurdle for the real estate and medical professionals on the front lines, who could recognize chemical related health issues and their sources.
What differentiates ChemClarity?
Our intuitive diagnostic tool is for existing buildings, such as office, healthcare, retail, hospitality and residential assets.
We are focused on indoor chemicals.
Our goal is to eliminate the sources of chemicals, rather than increasing ventilation.
ChemClarity helps identify chemicals in a building that cause chronic (exposure over time) and acute (significant exposure at once) illnesses.
THE CHEMCLARITY SOLUTION
ChemClarity increases “chemical literacy” in the real estate and medical communities with an intuitive diagnostic tool and resources, enabling them to recognize chemical related illnesses and address them effectively in patients and buildings.
ChemClarity and its Strategic Partners are improving the recognition of symptoms and access to testing for buildings and patients.
ChemClarity provides an intuitive Risk Management Tool to lead non-scientists through a series of questions about their building and occupants to derive a list of potential chemical causes of health issues.
Community is the leverage that will reduce chemical related illnesses more quickly, so ChemClarity Community is a platform that connects clients with toxicologists, medical toxicologists, industrial hygienists and research scientists as resources for testing and more specific recommendations.
“No Astronaut launches for space with their fingers crossed. That’s not how we deal with risk.
The best antidote for fear is competence. ”