Furans
From Health Facts
Latest Edit: Iva 2012-05-12 (EDT)
Furans are one of many toxic environmental chemicals.
Sources
- Industry:
- by-products of plastic production
- manufacturing of iron and steel
- industrial bleaching and incineration.
Impact on Health
- carcinogenic
- toxic to the developing fetus
- toxic to the liver
- infertility
- suppresses immune system
- hormone disruptor
- high exposure may cause severe acne.