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Mold
What is Mold and is it Toxic? Mold is a fungus commonly found in the household and other indoor areas. Molds grow in moist environments and water damage, leaks, flooding, and humid atmospheres often promote mold growth. Highly cellulose structures make for an amenable environment for mold to grow and spread. Although molds themselves may Read More
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What is PCE? Tetrachloroethylene, or perchloroethylene (PCE) is a colorless liquid chemical most commonly used for dry-cleaning. PCE can also be used for metal degreasing. It evaporates in air and has a sweet odor. The Possible Harmful Effects of PCE Exposure PCE is a probable carcinogen. The harmful effects of exposure to PCE vary depending Read More
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What is PFOA? Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) is a synthetic chemical used in many manufacturing and industrial processes. The substance can be used in products to treat surfaces in order to repel oil, grease, and water and has been used on non-stick coatings used for cooking. PFOA persists indefinitely in the environment and is found in Read More
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What is TCE? Trichloroethylene (TCE) is a colorless or blue liquid chemical compound used as an industrial solvent. It is commonly used to process food items, such as decaffeinating coffee, extracting vegetable oils, and preparing flavoring extracts. It is also used to remove grease. The Possible Harmful Effects of TCE Exposure TCE is a known Read More
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What is MTBE? Methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) is a volatile organic compound that is colorless, odorless, and flammable. It is used as a fuel component for gasoline engines. MTBE is used to increase oxygen content in gasoline to prevent or explosion of air pockets in combustion, also known as “knocking.” Exposure normally comes from inhalation Read More
Read MoreBTEX
What is BTEX? BTEX is made up of Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene, and Xylenes, which are found together at a specific site. All of these substances are used in petroleum products. Benzene is a colorless, highly flammable liquid that has a sweet smell. It is a natural component of crude oil and is an ingredient in Read More
Read MoreBenzene
What is Benzene? Benzene is a petrochemical that is colorless, highly flammable liquid that has a sweet smell. It is a natural component of crude oil and is an ingredient in gasoline. Many individuals are exposure to Benzene in work environments, such as factories. Additionally, cigarette smoke constitutes almost half of U.S. exposure to Benzene. Read More
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