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DoomsdaysCW

High levels of #ToxicChemicals found in #BrunswickMaine airport hangar #sewers

#CitizenPFAS monitoring revealed concerning levels of toxic chemicals in the sewer outfall of #Hangar6 in Brunswick, though a company hired to assess risk at the hangar said there is no leak of the toxic firefighting foams on the premises.

by Kristian Moravec, The Times Record
Posted February 4, 2025, Updated February 5

"A citizens group’s testing revealed that sewer water flowing from Hangar 6 at Brunswick’s airport has high levels of harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, better known as PFAS.

"#FriendsOfMerrymeetingBay conducted testing on Nov. 26. The tests detected high levels of a particularly toxic #PFAS chemical compound known as #PFOS. The update comes the same day the owner of the hangar, the #MidcoastRegionalRedevelopmentAuthority, sent a letter to the town stating that tanks that stored the chemicals were not leaking.

"PFOS is a compound known to be harmful to human health and is found in high levels in aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF). Brunswick Executive Airport’s Hangar 4, which is owned by the Navy but operated by MRRA, dumped 1,450 gallons of AFFF concentrate mixed with 50,000 gallons of water on Aug. 19, 2024.

"The spill prompted ongoing cleanup and monitoring efforts as well as a push to get rid of the foam at the airport. Concern has grown around Hangar 6, which some have speculated is leaking harmful chemicals based on the testing data around the airport that Friends of Merrymeeting Bay has collected over the years. The sewage that flows out of Hangar 6, which is not treated for PFAS, ultimately flows into the #AndroscogginRiver."

Original article:
pressherald.com/2025/02/04/hig

Archived version:
archive.md/LlHx1

Press Herald · High levels of toxic chemicals found in Brunswick airport hangar sewersCitizen PFAS monitoring revealed concerning levels of toxic chemicals in the sewer outfall of Hangar 6 in Brunswick, though a company hired to assess risk at the hangar said there is no leak of the toxic firefighting foams on the premises.
#CitizenScience#WaterIsLife#CascoBay
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Ozzie D, NP-hard :bikepump: :vegan:

I also asked #Vitamix (with a concern about their plungers, in particular, which have gotten a little "chewed up" in our blender). Their customer service rep offered much more specific info:

We are happy to help you with your inquiry today. No part of the Vitamix that a customer may touch or come into contact with food contains:

  1. Cadmium (Cd)
  2. Mercury (Hg)
  3. Hexavalent Chromium (Cr VI)
  4. Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB)
  5. Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE)
  6. Bis(2-Ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)
  7. Benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP)
  8. Dibutyl phthalate (DBP)
  9. Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP)
  10. N-methyl pyrrolidone (NMP)
  11. Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)
  12. Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), aka Teflon· Teflon FEP, PFA, Wetzel ETFE, one-coat Teflon, dry lubricant Teflon, or any other type of Teflon material.
#PlasticPollution#ToxicChemicals
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DoomsdaysCW

#Formaldehyde And Formaldehyde-Releasing Preservatives

Formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing preservatives (#FRPs) are used in many #PersonalCare products, particularly in #shampoos and liquid #BabySoaps.

"These preservatives release small amounts of formaldehyde over time. Since low levels of formaldehyde can cause health concerns-at levels as low as 250 parts per million and even lower levels in sensitized individuals-the slow release of small amounts of formaldehyde are cause for concern. A 2015 study determined that longer storage time and higher temperature increase the amount of formaldehyde released from FRPs and could ultimately lead to more severe health concerns.

"#Quaternium15 is the most sensitizing of these FRPs and is found in #blush, #mascara, #lotion and #shampoo.

"#DMDMHydantoin is found in lotion, #sunscreen and make-up remover and is one of the least sensitizing of the FRPs.

"#ImidazolidinylUrea, #DiazolidinylUrea, and #polyoxymethylene urea, are found in shampoo, conditioner, blush, #EyeShadow, and lotion and are all known human #allergens. #Imidazolidinyl urea is one of the most common #antimicrobial agents used in personal care products and is often combined with #parabens to provide a broad spectrum preservative system. #Diazolidinyl urea releases the most formaldehyde of any FRP.

"Sodium #hydroxymethylglycinate is found in shampoo, moisturizer, conditioner, and lotion. Animal studies have shown that sodium hydroxymethylglycinate has the potential for sensitization and #dermatitis.

"#Bromopol is found in #Nail Polish, #makeup remover, #moisturizer and #BodyWash. Bromopol is considered safe in concentrations less than 0.1%, but cannot be found in formulations with the FRP amine. Mixing bromopol and amines produce #nitrosamines which have been found to penetrate the skin and cause #cancer.

"#Glyoxal is found in conditioner, lotion, nail polish and nail treatment. CIR Expert Panel has declared that glyoxal is a skin allergen.

Regulations

"Banned from use in #cosmetics and #toiletries in #Japan and #Sweden; in the #EU, restricted in personal care products, and labeling is required in products that do contain these chemicals; concentration restrictions in Canada. The EU allows the use of Quaternium-15 up to 0.2% as a preservative in cosmetic products.

How to Avoid?

Read labels and avoid products containing the following ingredients: Formaldehyde, quaternium-15, dimethyl-dimethyl (DMDM) hydantoin, imidazolidinyl urea, diazolidinyl urea, sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol (bromopol). In addition, choose nail products that are labeled formaldehyde-free or “toxic-trio-free” (formaldehyde, toluene and DBP). Skip hair-smoothing products—especially those sold in salons, as salon-based products are exempt from labeling laws. Don’t use expired cosmetic products or store cosmetic products in the sun because this can cause more formaldehyde to be released."

safecosmetics.org/chemicals/fo

Safe CosmeticsFormaldehyde And Formaldehyde-Releasing PreservativesFormaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing preservatives (FRPs) are used in many personal care products,[1] particularly in shampoos and liquid baby soaps.
#Chemicals#ReadTheLabels#Consumerism
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Houston Public Media

Houston-based Allied Powder Coating was issued fines totaling more than $338,000 for failing to protect workers from overexposures to dust as well as toxic chemicals such as arsenic, beryllium and lead, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

houstonpublicmedia.org/article

#Business#Houston#Local
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nemo™ 🇺🇦

🚨 Shocking new studies reveal lead is a greater global threat than previously thought! 🌍💀 Killing millions and lowering IQs, lead in household products is causing widespread poisoning. 🩸🧠
Governments must expand blood testing to detect lead exposure early and save lives. 🏥🚨 Read the full investigation 🔗: theexamination.org/articles/ki #LeadPoisoning #GlobalHealth #ToxicChemicals #HouseholdHazards #EnvironmentalJustice

www.theexamination.org · Killing millions and lowering IQs, lead a greater global threat than previously measured, studies showBy Will Fitzgibbon
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rexi

pirg.org/oregon/take-action/te

#nurdles absorb #toxicchemicals like DDT and #mercury—tiny poison pills to be eaten by fish—make their way up the food chain.

nurdles are susceptible to spilling out into waterways and storm drains—companies dump nurdles down the drain on purpose.

10 TRILLION tiny plastic nurdles enter our oceans each year—and yet there's often no penalty for those responsible.

support the #PlasticPelletFreeWatersAct now.

OSPIRGTell your U.S. senators: Support the Plastic Pellet Free Waters ActSmall bits of plastic called "nurdles" are the building block of practically every plastic product, and they're being dumped in our waterways by the trillions, often without any penalties for the polluter.
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DoomsdaysCW

‘#ForeverChemicals’ – the part of cleaning you don’t want to last

"Notable categories of cleaners that either may contain, or have historically contained, PFAS are:

- glass and hard surface cleaners
- fabric, upholstery, and #CarpetCleaners and treatments
- #waxes and polishes for #floors, #furniture, #cars and #boat vessels
- dishwashing rinse aids
- #AerosolPropellant-based #cleaners and #AirFresheners
- #paints and #coatings.

"Floor sealers and finishes – products that cure into a film once applied – often contain PFAS. During floor stripping and waxing, PFAS concentrations in dust and air particulate matter were one order of magnitude greater than typical residential indoor air and two orders of magnitude greater than outdoor air, according to a 2022 study.

"But now the cleaning products #Industry wants to keep consumers in the dark about the use of these chemicals in their brands. Earlier this month, a bill was introduced in Congress on behalf of leading household cleaning product makers that would deny Americans the right to know about #ToxicChemicals in cleaning products.

"The manufacturer #Reckitt applauded Rep. Larry Bucshon (R-Ind.) for introducing the bill, which would rob consumers of crucial information about the ingredients in their products. Reckitt makes popular household brands like #Lysol, #Woolite, #AirWick, #Vanish, #Calgon, among many others.

And industry giant #SCJohnson
called for a 'clear federal standard' on disclosing ingredients, knowing any such standard could take a decade or longer. The company manufactures #Glade, #Drano, #Pledge, #ScrubbingBubbles, #Shout and #Windex, along with many other products, including #Ziploc."

Read more:
ewg.org/news-insights/news/202

#PFAS #PFOS #WaterIsLife #WaterPollution #PFASPollution #PFOA #PTFE #Wildlife #Cancer #Contamination #Chemicals #Environment #FoodPackaging #Plastics #FireFightingFoam #Firefighters #Health #Mining #Lubricants #Electronics #Cosmetics #PFNA #PFHxS #PFB #GenXChemicals
#Toxic #DowChemical #DuPont #3M #BASF #Teflon #RainWater #DrinkingWater

Environmental Working Group‘Forever chemicals’ – the part of cleaning you don’t want to lastWhether your home is a minimalist’s haven or the epitome of maximalism, it requires regular cleaning. But many cleaning and maintenance products can contain the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS. 
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