From Toxic Dust And Algae To Ill Winds From Africa

Posted on November 28, 2009
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Toxic dust: Toxins in coal-tar-based sealcoats in parking lots may be the culprit in contaminated house dust, according to a USGS study. PAHs – or polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons – are large molecules found in oil, coal and tar deposits, and can have toxic effects. It’s long been known that PAHs are often found in house dust; however, the specific sources of these PAHs are largely undetermined.

Source:From Toxic Dust And Algae To Ill Winds From Africa

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