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Posted by Margaret on 2/13/2007, 11:22 am Dioxin - Any of several carcinogenic or teratogenic heterocyclic hydro carbins that occur as impurities in petroleum - derived herbicides. Furans - A colorless, volatile, liquid heterocyclic conpound, C4H4O, derived from dehydration of certain carbin hydrates and used in synthesizing organic compounds, esp. nylon. Styrene - A colorless, oily liquid, C8H8, the monomer for polystyrene. This is how the contaminants in styrene pass around. Polystyrene readily de-polymerizes at "campfire temperatures" giving off styrene vapor, which may or may not burn. Styrene Vapor is toxic. Burning polystyrene has a characteristic odor which is largely styrene vapor.
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Benzene - Fuel oil, diesel oil, A colorless clear, highly refractive flammable liquid C6H6, derived from petroleum and used in the manufacture of chemical products such as DDT, detergents, insecticides, and motor fuels.
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