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Ethylene Dibromide
Level 5 — High concernIn Winter's Dictionary
Ethylene Dibromide is a solvent processing aid — Fumigant; lead scavenger in gasoline
What it does
Fumigant; lead scavenger in gasoline
Where you'll see it
Formerly fumigant
What the research says
Cancer-causing additive; toxic by inhalation, ingestion, skin absorption; strong irritant to eyes.
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): A cancer-causing additive, toxic by inhalation, ingestion, and skin absorption; a strong irritant to eyes