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CCA chromated copper arsenate; a pesticide that is forced into wood under high pressure to protect it from termites,other wood-boring insects,and decay caused by fungus. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Since the end of 2003, the Environmental Protection Agency has banned this wood in residential structures over concerns that CCA exposure could cause cancer (SN: 1/31/04, p. Children's age and duration of play were recorded, The hands of each child were washed after play with 150 mL deionized water, which was collected in a bag and subsequently underwent analysis of Cr and 20 other elements, using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry, Total average Cr on the hands of 63 children who played in CCA playgrounds was 1,112 [+ or -] 1,089 ng (median, 688; range 78-5,875). But wood treated with CCA contains arsenic, a carcinogen that increases the risk of skin, bladder, and lung cancers, as well as immune-system disorders. |
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