Slide 1Mark Mahoney – EPA New England Dioxin and Backyard Burning Vermont Forum on Open Burning May 17, 2004 Slide 2 2 Topics What is dioxin? What is dioxin? Why is dioxin…

Slide 1BPA characteristics: used for polymerization to form polycarbonate plastic Diagram depicting hydrolysis of the ester bond linking BPA molecules to form polycarbonate…

Slide 1 Phthalates in Toys A number of different phthalates are used to manufacture toys and child care products Di-n-butyl phthalates makes up less than 0.01% of toys by…

Slide 1 Occupational Exposure Limits & Other Reference Values Slide 2 Objective To explain occupational exposure limits and other reference values. Slide 3 Exposure Exposure…

Dioxin and Backyard Burning Vermont Forum on Open Burning May 17, 2004 Mark Mahoney â EPA New England Topics What is dioxin? Why is dioxin a unique pollutant? Health Effects…

Phthalates in Toys A number of different phthalates are used to manufacture toys and child care products Di-n-butyl phthalates makes up less than 0.01% of toys by weight…