Rising Levels Of Dioxins From Common Soap Ingredient Found In Mississippi River Sediments
Specific dioxins derived from the antibacterial agent triclosan, used in many hand soaps, deodorants, dishwashing liquids and other consumer products, account for an increasing proportion of total dioxins in Mississippi River sediments, according to University of Minnesota research. The study appears online in the May 18 issue of the journal Environmental Science and Technology…
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