by Toxies | May 31, 2011 | Uncategorized
most washed-up: triclosan Since Triclosan’s debut role over thirty years ago, the FDA has allowed him to star in personal-care products, but has yet to implement a rule book for this bad boy. Companies cast Triclosan in a vast array of products we use on our skin and...
by Toxies | May 27, 2011 | Uncategorized
super hot mess: halogenated flame retardant Oh Halogenated Flame Retardant. She’s a killer hiding behind a mask of good intention. Relaxing in our homes all day, every day, then running in, pretending she can stop a fire! Save children! Keep your lit cigarette from...
by Toxies | May 26, 2011 | Uncategorized
worst special effects: perchlorate Perchlorate likes to get things started with a bang! She’s been typecast in action roles starring as an oxidizer in rocket fuel, explosives, airbags and fireworks. As ammonium perchlorate, she is also a major component of solid...
by Toxies | May 25, 2011 | Uncategorized
worst chemical body burden: dioxin Dioxin’s got game. He’s been using the same cheesy pick up line since the ‘70’s. He debuted his deadly shtick as Agent Orange in Vietnam then made a splash at Love Canal! Dioxin sneaks up on you and then makes his move just as you...
by Toxies | May 23, 2011 | Uncategorized
least sexy performance: bisphenol-a Bisphenol-A (BPA) began her career as an estrogen impersonator in the 1930s, making her a true grandame of the craft. She evolved into an incredibly versatile actor, now appearing in many major productions, including food packaging,...
