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2, 4-D Herbicide

Agent Green

Agent Green is the code name for a powerful herbicide and defoliant used by the U.S. military in its herbicidal warfare program during the Vietnam War. The name comes from the

2,3,7,8 Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-Dioxin

Health Effects Assessment for 2, 3, 7, 8 Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-Dioxin PDF: Ā This report summarizes and evaluates information relevant to preliminary interim assessment of adverse
Chemical Abstract Service (CAS)

Chemical Abstract Service (CAS)

CAS is world’s authority for chemical information CAS is the only organization in the world whose objective is to find, collect and organize all publicly disclosed substance
Superfund Site Sinage

Superfund Sites

CLICK HERE to learn aboutĀ Common Chemicals Found at Superfund Sites What is Superfund? Superfund is the name given to the environmental program established to address abandoned
Sarin Gas

Sarin Gas

Facts About Sarin The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Phalates

Phalates

Phthalates or phthalate esters, are esters of phthalic acid and are mainly used as plasticizers (substances added to plastics to increase their flexibility,transparency,
Perchlorate

Perchlorate

Perchlorate is both a naturally occurring and man-made chemical that is used to produce rocket fuel, fireworks, flares and explosives. Perchlorate may have adverse health effects
Mercury Poisoning

Mercury Poisoning

Mercury poisoning (also known as hydrargyria or mercurialism) is a type of metal poisoning and a medical condition caused by exposure to mercury or its compounds. Mercury poisoning

Glycol Ethers

Acute (short-term) exposure to high levels of the glycol ethers in humans results in narcosis, pulmonary edema, and severe liver and kidney damage. Chronic (long-term) exposure to
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