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Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxins

Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxins. And why we shouldn’t eat them. Mercury. Neurological effects “Mad Hatter” “Cabin Fever” Fluorescent and neon bulbs Switches Dentists Preservatives (thimerosol). Lead.

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Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxins

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  1. Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxins And why we shouldn’t eat them

  2. Mercury • Neurological effects • “Mad Hatter” • “Cabin Fever” • Fluorescent and neon bulbs • Switches • Dentists • Preservatives (thimerosol)

  3. Lead • Lowered IQ, shortened attention span, kidney destruction, miscarriage, weakness, mutated sperm, infertility, impotence, anemia • Fluorescent bulbs • Batteries • Paint • Bullets • Fishing sinkers - waterfowl

  4. Batteries Wheel balancing weights Alloys & coatings Electronics PVC stabilizers Nickel Metal Hydride Tin, Steel Lead free or limited Lead free solder Polypropylene Lead in Cars

  5. Lead from Automobiles

  6. Cadmium • Batteries • Pigments & coatings • Stabilizer (PVC) • Lung cancer, kidney destruction, hypertension

  7. Alkyl phenols (nonyl phenol) • Used in detergents • Pesticide carrier • Shampoo • Don’t break down quickly • Endocrine disruptors • P&G, Health Canada

  8. Triclosan • Chlorinated phenoxy phenol • Dioxin • Found in human milk (weak endocrine effect) • Toxic to aquatic environments • Microban in plastic and clothing (Playskool) • Biofresh in acrylic • Common in soap (Dial, Softsoap)

  9. PBDE (Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers) • Fire retardant • Computers • Rugs • Furniture cushions • Automobiles and airplanes • Endocrine disruption (brain development) • Sale Banned in Washington (RCW 70.76.020) • Except Deca-BDE • Recycled or previously owned

  10. PVC • Produces dioxin when burned or manufactured • Cadmium and Lead are used in PVC (stabilizers) • Ubiquitous (most “vinyl”) • D-ring binders • ID cards • Automobiles • Better – polyolefin, polypropylene, polyethylene

  11. Phthalates (dibutyl phthalate, etc.) • Plasticizer in PVC • Raingear • 3-ring binders • Vinyl flooring • Blood bags • IV tubing • Soaps • Liver & kidney damage, endocrine disruption, birth defects – weak associations • Alkyl Citrates are better

  12. Metro-Effluent is a Complex Mixture of Compounds 10 8 6 g/L 4 2 0 Alkylphenols DEET Plasticizers Fragrances Triclosan Pharmaceuticals

  13. Bisphenol A • Endocrine disruptor • Breast cancer, low sperm count, infertility • Neurotoxicity, obesity • Food cans • Beverage containers (polycarbonate) • Affects legume signalling

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