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NRDC: Learn About Mercury and Its Effects - 0 views

  • ce in the human body, mercury acts as a neurotoxin, interfering with the brain and nervous system.
  • s brain is still developing and rapidly absorbing nutrients. Ev
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Hazardous Products: Toys - 0 views

  • POISONING HAZARDS
  • ASPIRATION HAZARDS
  • Lead-based paint is a major source of lead poisoning for children. In children, lead poisoning can cause irreversible brain damage and can impair mental functioning. Blood-lead level as low as 10 μg/dl (micrograms per deciliter) have been associated with learning disabilities, growth impairment, permanent hearing and visual impairment and other damage to the brain and nervous system.
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  • maximum allowable lead level of 0.06% by wt. of dried paint.
  • Mercury filled necklaces have recently surfaced as a potential health hazard. These necklaces are being made in Mexico and are being pu
  • ues from Taiwan have tested as high as 81% Toluene. A product containing 10% Toluene is classified as a Hazardous Substance. These products consist of Mexican, Chinese as well as other foreign made products.
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