(Source: SaluGenecists, Inc.) Ochratoxins are naturally occurring toxic compounds produced by some species of Penicillium and Aspergillus fungi. Excessive exposure is toxic to the kidneys and linked with the development of cancer. Occurring widely, ochratoxins have been found as natural contaminants on storage grains, corn, peanuts, cottonseed, and decaying vegetation. The…
(Source: SaluGenecists, Inc.) A silver metallic element that exists as a liquid at room temperature. It has the atomic symbol Hg (from hydrargyrum, liquid silver), atomic number 80, and atomic weight 200.59. Mercury is used in many industrial applications and its salts have been employed therapeutically as purgatives, antisyphilitics, disinfectants,…
(Source: SaluGenecists, Inc.) A soft, grayish metal with poisonous salts; atomic number 82, atomic weight 207.19, symbol Pb. (Dorland, 28th) Lead is considered to be one of the most toxic metals since its effects are many, additive, and severe. Among its many adverse effects, lead can disrupt enzymes ability to…
(Source: SaluGenecists, Inc.) A very complex, but reproducible mixture of at least 177 C10 polychloro derivatives, having an approximate overall empirical formula of C10-H10-Cl8. It is used as an insecticide and may reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen: Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985). (From Merck Index,…
(Source: SaluGenecists, Inc.) Toluene is a chemical that is used in a variety of products including gasoline, antifreeze, cosmetics, artificial leather and paints, lacquers and glues. Additionally, it is often used to manufacture other chemicals compounds such as benzene and urethane. Most toluene is derived from petroleum. Toluene is released…
