Cadmium and Cadmium Compounds
Cadmium consumption is on the decline due to its carcinogenicity and its potential toxic effect on human reproduction and development. Its primary use is in rechargeable nickel cadmium batteries, pigments, plastics and synthetic products.
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File Synopsis: Recent years have seen drastic decline in cadmium consumption in the US. The plastic industry in Massachusetts has reported 100% decline in cadmium consumption primarily due to its removal as a stabilizer in plastic products. Publication date: 2000
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