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Home Fact Sheet Excerpt Archive by category "Environmental Fact Sheet" (Page 2)

Category: Environmental Fact Sheet

DES

What is DES? Diethylstilbestrol (DES) is a synthetic (man-made) hormone. It is the most potent estrogenic compound known – more powerful than natural estrogen. It is one of the general…

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DDT

What is DDT? DDT is a cheap, persistent man-made organochlorine pesticide that is used in Third World countries for the control of malarial mosquitoes. DDT is soluble in organic solvents…

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Benzene

What is Benzene? Benzene is a clear, colorless liquid, highly flammable at room temperature. It is a natural component of crude and refined petroleum. Benzene vapor is heavier than air…

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Arsenic

What is Arsenic? Arsenic is a naturally occurring element in the earth’s crust. Pure arsenic is a gray colored metal. Inorganic arsenic is found combined with other elements such as…

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What is Accutane (Isotretinoin)? Accutane (manufactured by Roche Laboratories) is the trade name for isotretinoin. The manufacturer recommends that this powerful, and very popular, prescription drug only be used in…

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