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  2. Environmental impact of paint - Wikipedia

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    Low-VOC paint types include latex (water-based), acrylic, and milk paint, with most relatively easy to recycle. [1] [2] The labels of paint cans can be checked for the following information: To be considered low-VOC, the paint should contain <50 g/L of VOC. [citation needed] To be considered zero-VOC, the paint should contain <5 g/L of VOC.

  3. Food-grade lubricant - Wikipedia

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    Food-grade lubricants are specialized industrial lubricants designed for use in environments where there is potential for incidental contact with food or beverages. These lubricants are used to ensure both the proper functioning of machinery and the safety of the products being processed.

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    The real-life story, which is in theaters now, follows Ohio attorney Rob Bilott (portrayed by Mark Ruffalo) as he steadfastly pursues a case against DuPont, the chemical company that created Teflon.

  5. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances - Wikipedia

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    They are now used in products including waterproof fabric such as Nylon, yoga pants, carpets, shampoo, feminine hygiene products, mobile phone screens, wall paint, furniture, adhesives, food packaging, heat-resistant non-stick cooking surfaces such as Teflon, [6] firefighting foam, and the insulation of electrical wire.

  6. How hazardous are these household items?

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  7. Polymer fume fever - Wikipedia

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    Polymer fume fever or fluoropolymer fever, also informally called Teflon flu, is an inhalation fever caused by the fumes released when polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE, known under the trade name Teflon) reaches temperatures of 300 °C (572 °F) to 450 °C (842 °F).

  8. Non-stick surface - Wikipedia

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    Teflon is a brand of PTFE, often used as a generic term for PTFE. The metallic substrate is roughened by abrasive blasting , then sometimes electric-arc sprayed with stainless steel . [ 8 ] [ 9 ] The irregular surface promotes adhesion of the PTFE and also resists abrasion of the PTFE. [ 10 ]

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