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IMPACT OF HEALTH
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Types of Plastics |
Chemicals Present
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Impacts |
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Poly Vinyl Chloride |
Organo Chlorides like Dioxins, Phthalates |
Dioxin is a human carcinogon (causes Angisarcoma),
Causes bitrh defects, foetal death, spontaneous abortions, disrupts hormone system,
suppresses immune system, damages to the liver, kidneys and reproductive systems. |
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Poly Urethanes |
Isocynates, Polycyclic Aromatic,Hydrocarbons(PAMS),
Dioxins |
Causes Asthma |
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Polystyrene |
Styrene, 1-3 Butarchene |
Human carcinogenic
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Acrylo Butadiene Styrene |
Butachene, Styrene,Acylocitrile |
Acylocitrile is a highly toxic substance readily absorbed
by inhalation and directly through skin, Causes severe eye imitation, headache and
nausea.
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Poly Carbonates |
Methylene,Chloride Chloroform, Chlorobenzene |
Disrupts the hormone system |
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Polyethylene Teraphthalate |
UV stabilizers, Pigments |
Limitation of eyes and respiratory tract. |
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