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Is banned by the EPA for many uses because when it is inhaled into the lungs it can cause lung disease or cancer.?

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Is banned by the EPA for many uses because when it is inhaled into the lungs it can cause lung disease or cancer?

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What is banned by the EPA for many uses because when it is inhaled into the lungs it can cause lung disease or cancer?

Several substances have been banned or restricted because of inhalation worries. Hexavalent chromium - direct link to lung cancer Asbestos was briefly banned, but is still in production today* Lead based paint - more neurological problems, but a carcinogen nonetheless PCBs - many health problems including potent carcinogen There is also a very long list of banned pesticides, but most of these are responsible for neurological side effects, not cancer. *Australia has banned new asbestos production and use.


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