Toxic Chemicals

Used to make plastic pipes

PVC

Chemical that hurts ozone

CFC

Used to disinfect surfaces and added to pools

Chlorine

Used as a type of insulation

Asbestos

Used as a perservative

Fomaldehyde

Released by old AC units

CFC

Used in window cleaner

Ammonia

Kills bugs

Pesticide

Only toxic if inhaled and stuck in lungs

Asbestos

Montreal protocol of 1989

CFC

Released from burning plastics

Formaldehyde

Found in rechargeable batteries

Cadmium

Used to make plastic strong

BPA

Most dangerous chemical known to man

Dioxins

Give off strong odors

VOC

Found in petroleumin small amounts

Benzene

Used in treated lumber

Arsenic

Found in paints, car batteries, and old pipes

Lead

Left over product of steel

Chromium

Found in antifreeze

Ethylene glycole

Found in CFL light bulbs

Mercury

Nail polish

Acetone

Treated outdoor lumber

Arsenic