EPA Asbestos Ban Could Lead to Increased PFAS Use
The EPA expects a ban on the last form of asbestos allowed in the U.S. to lead to an increased use of some PFAS chemicals.
Tag Archives: Chemicals
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Ethylene Oxide Spill Reported in Missouri at Plant With History of Safety Violations
A Missouri manufacturing facility reports having spilled more than 1,200 pounds of ethylene oxide earlier this month in the latest of a series of leaks reported nationwide.
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Firefighter Foam Chemicals Contaminated 20 Million Acres of U.S. Farmland: Report
A new report warns that the widespread use of sewage sludge as fertilizer may have contaminated millions of acres of U.S. cropland.
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Pet Flea Collar Chemical Safety Must Be Reexamined by EPA: Court
A federal court has ordered the EPA to re-evaluate a petition calling for a ban of certain chemicals commonly used in pet flea and tick collars.
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Firefighter Instructor Files Lawsuit Over Prostate Cancer Diagnosis From Training Foam Exposure
A product liability lawsuit claims exposure to PFAS-laced firefighter training foam led to a prostate cancer diagnosis.
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SoClean Ozone Exposure Lawsuit Seeks Class Action Status For Consumers Nationwide
A SoClean ozone exposure lawsuit seeks class action status for users who were never told about the potential health risks of the CPAP cleaning device.
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Formaldehyde Exposure Linked To Leukemia and Head and Neck Tumors: EPA
The EPA has released a new assessment on formaldehyde exposure, warning of potential cancer risks.
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Anti-Fire Foam Exposure Led to Prostate Cancer and Kidney Cancer, Firefighter’s Lawsuit Claims
A toxic foam lawsuit claims exposure to PFAS chemicals led to a firefighter developing kidney cancer and prostate cancer.
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CoverGirl Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Toxic Chemicals in TruBlend Pressed Powder Cosmetics
CoverGirl TruBlend Pressed Powder cosmetic products contain PFAS chemicals which could increase the risk of cancer and other health problems, a recently-filed class action lawsuit claims.
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PFAS Chemicals Used in Firefighter Foam Found in Major Fast Food and Restaurant Packaging: Consumer Reports
A new report finds evidence of PFAS in food packaging by dozens of major retailers.