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ToxFAQs for Cyanide (Cianuro)

Answers to health-related questions about this toxic substance "usually found joined with other chemicals to form compounds. .... Certain bacteria, fungi, and algae can produce cyanide, and cyanide is found in a number of foods and plants. ... [ ...

http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/tfacts8.html

DioxinFacts.org

"Dioxin is an unwanted by-product of incineration, uncontrolled burning and certain industrial processes." This site provides information about this potentially toxic chlorinated chemical, including "what they are, where they are produ ...

http://www.dioxinfacts.org

CDC: Ricin

News and facts about ricin, "a poison that can be made from the waste left over from processing castor beans." Provides a fact sheet covering signs and symptoms of exposure, treatment information, and suggested actions if you have been expo ...

http://www.bt.cdc.gov/agent/ricin/

Emergency Preparedness & Response: Melamine

Public health and safety material about melamine, "a synthetic chemical with a variety of industrial uses including the production of resins and foams, cleaning products, fertilizers and pesticides. It does not occur naturally in food." Inc ...

http://www.bt.cdc.gov/agent/melamine/

Adult Blood Lead Epidemiological Surveillance: Hobby Exposure

This fact sheet discusses potential lead exposure from the hobbies of refinishing furniture, hunting and fishing, stained glass making, jewelry construction, ceramics, and firearm practice. Includes links to related lead safety material. From the Kan ...

http://www.kdheks.gov/ables/hobby.html

CRS Report for Congress: Pesticide Law: A Survey of the Statutes

This 2004 Congressional Research Service (CRS) report "summarizes the major statutory authorities governing pesticide regulations: The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)," and related legislation. Topics discussed i ...

http://www.ncseonline.org/NLE/CRSreports/04dec/RL31921.pdf

Lead in Paint, Dust, and Soil

Information for consumers and professionals about lead, "a toxic metal that was used for many years in products found in and around our homes. Lead may cause a range of health effects, from behavioral problems and learning disabilities, to seizu ...

http://www.epa.gov/lead/

Mercury: Spills, Disposal and Site Cleanup

Information about how to cleanup mercury spills in the home and at hazardous waste sites. Includes discussions of what to do if compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) and mercury thermometers break, how to store and transport mercury, and background about ...

http://www.epa.gov/mercury/spills/

Ozone Pollution Around Europe

Interactive map that shows recent ground-level ozone levels in western Europe. Also includes a brief description of ozone and material about ozone legislation and health and the environment. The ozone comparison feature is only available during the s ...

http://www.eea.europa.eu/maps/ozone/

California Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch: Health Information

Compilation of resources on lead poisoning prevention, including California lead-related laws and regulations, California lead-certified abatement professionals and information about becoming certified for lead work, and educational materials on topi ...

http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/CLPPB/Pages/healthinfo-CLPPB.aspx

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