Stain-Resistant, Nonstick, Waterproof, and Lethal: The Hidden Dangers of C8
"Callie Lyons details the slippery history of a Teflon toxin."-Mother Jones"She's a warrior against environmental pollution and a fighter for public health."-Ohio News Network"The chemistry and toxicology, the government investigation, the reaction by the DuPont company that makes the stuff, popular movements, law suits, and similar cases are all part of the story."-SciTech Book News"In this book, in crisp, simple and clear language, Callie Lyons….[s]ummarizes this story of contamination, which she had been following right from its beginning. The book has enough scientific details to define what C-8 is and why it is considered such a health risk. In 15 well organized chapters, the volume covers DuPont manufacturing processes, the history of C-8 leakage into public waters, bureaucratic hurdles and industry pressures, scientific and federal investigations, public activism and the residents' lawsuit, potential further exposure risks, and the phasing out of C-8. Chapter-by-chapter notes and a section on other resources round out this book. I recommendStain-Resistant, Nonstick, Waterproof and Lethalfor anyone in the general public who is interested in environmental pollution and public awareness and action."-SB&F;