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  2. 'Dark Waters': Here's the toxic reason why you should toss ...

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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.

  3. Conservation and restoration of panel paintings - Wikipedia

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    High Humidity reduces mechanical damage such as brittle paint but raises the risks of biological organisms, e.g. white efflorescence and green-to-black stains on a panel painting. [12] High Humidity also raises the risks of curving or warping of the wood over time, forcing the paint to flake off.

  4. The Devil We Know - Wikipedia

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    Teflon was originally created in 1945, and soon found its way into products including stain-resistant carpets, carpet-cleaning liquids, microwave popcorn bags, outdoor furniture, baking pans, and frying pans. 3M originally created the PFOA compound, the key substance in Teflon, before selling it to DuPont. Despite a memorandum from 3M to ...

  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, [4] firefighting foam, and the insulation of electrical wire.

  6. Should you throw out your black plastic cooking utensils? - AOL

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    The study, which was published in the journal Chemosphere, detailed how high levels of these flame retardants were found in kitchen utensils, food containers, trays used to hold meat and even toys ...

  7. Conservation and restoration of paintings - Wikipedia

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    There is solvent-based and water-based. Solvent-based acrylic paints are soluble in mineral spirits, and water-based acrylic paints are water-soluble. Acrylic paint differs from oil paint in both its quick drying time, and how the paint dries. Acrylic paint dries in as little as thirty minutes, and dries by the evaporation of the solvent or ...

  8. How to Clean Plastic Food Containers (Including Stubborn ...

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    (Food that has cooled is less likely to stain and create odors.) Dish Soap Method. Add a small amount of dish soap and water to your container. Put a paper towel inside the container and close the ...

  9. Timeline of events related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances

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    [4] [1] PFAS are commonly found in every American household in products as diverse as non-stick cookware, stain resistant furniture and carpets, wrinkle free and water repellent clothing, cosmetics, lubricants, paint, pizza boxes, popcorn bags and many other everyday products.