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Trimellitic Anhydride
Used in making plastics, paints, and epoxy resins
Trichloroethylene (TCE)
An industrial solvent and degreasing agent
Tetrachloroethylene (PERC)
Used in dry cleaning and metal degreasing
Benzene
Found in gasoline, cigarette smoke, and many industrial settings
Vinyl Chloride
Used in making PVC plastic products
Heavy Metals
Mercury
Found in dental amalgams, certain fish, and some vaccines
Arsenic
Found in contaminated water, rice, and pressure-treated wood
Lead
Present in old paint, contaminated soil, and some consumer
products
Cadmium
Found in cigarette smoke, batteries, and industrial emissions
Pesticides and Herbicides
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