The dangerous chemicals in electronic products
Component Effects (human being - environment)
Berylium Damage the lungs and cause pneumonia and
cancer.
Cadmium This can even cause death. Cadmium first
affects the liver. Cadmium has toxic effects
on the kidneys and the respiratory system.
Chromium Chromium enters the air, water and soil in the
form of chromium and is mostly toxic to the
organism.
Lead Kidney damage, brain damage and water
pollution.
Mercury Diseases such as deterioration Neurological
and pollutes the waters releasing the same
mercury.
Brominated Flame They filter in the air, water and end up
Retardants contaminating the animals and our
organization.
Polyvinyl Causes cancer and breathing problems too,
also the used plastics that release toxins that
cause diseases to humans.
Phthalates When they enter our body ingested or
aspirated, they are broken down in the liver
or lungs in other types of molecules.
Organotins have immunotoxic and teratogenic properties
in mammals.
Is included in these
electronics
Esmerald, headphones and
tools.
Plastic, batteries and some
paintings
Cell phones, tools, and food or
vegetables.
The batteries, the bullets and in
the environment, they are the
use that the human.
Mercury is in daily use, such as
thermometers, barometers,
fluorescent lamps and other
devices.
Computer, cell phones,
television controls, etc.
metal cylindrical tubes, plastic
gloves, paints and some glues.
Plastic toys, bottles, enamels,
glues and some vegetables.
anti-fouling agent in boat paints.
also used as an anti-fungal agent
in some consumer products such
as carpets, textiles, and PVC
products.