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Hexachlorocyclohexane - Potential carcinogen. Damages liver, kidney,neural and
(including all immune systems. May cause reproductive and isomers) neurotoxic impairment and endocrine disruption
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Damages brain and nervous system. Causes endocrine
disruption and abnormal child development
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Increases chromosome abnormalities, carcinogenic,
adversely affects immune system
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Mercury: Neuro toxin. Adverse effects on memory,
concentration, language and other skills have been found in children exposed to moderate levels in the
womb. Higher incidence of spontaneous abortions
Chromium: Ulceration and perforation of the mucous membranes
of the nasal septum, irritation of the pharynx and larynx, asthmatic bronchitis, bronchospasms and edema
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Dichlorobenzene: Liver cirrhosis, affects blood cells, lungs, kidneys,
nervous and reproductive systems
Trichlorobenzene: Damages immune, neurological, reproductive, devel
opmental and respiratory systems
Hexachlorobenzene: Causes liver disease, ulceration, bone defects and loss
of hair, neurological changes. Possible carcinogen
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