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Companies agree to arsenic phaseout
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2002 Facing several class action lawsuits, a group of companies on Tuesday agreed to a two-year phaseout of arsenic in wood products. An arsenic-based preservative is used by the timber and building industry. Arsenic can cause cancer, the Environmental Protection Agency is investigating whether products containing the preservative contribute to a higher risk in children. Get the Story:
Use of Arsenic in Wood Products to End (The Washington Post 2/13)
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