Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Aroclor 1248: Taking a Shower can Damage your Health

Aroclor 1248 is ranked as one of the most hazardous compounds to ecosystems.

The chemicals, which take many years to biodegrade, pass easily through the lipid portions of cell membranes. The highest concentrations of PCB’s are usually found in the liver, fatty tissue, brain, and skin.

They are also present in the blood. In mothers, PCB’s have been found to pass into umbilical cord blood, the placenta and breast milk....... read more at Heroin and Cornflakes Blog


 

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