a fire resistant mineral that was once used extensively as insulation and to strengthen other materials. It is not banned because it can create airborne contaminants that may result in respiratory diseases.
asbestos
the sealing off of disintegrating asbestos, it is an alternate method of asbestos control that may be preferable to removal in certain circumstances
encapsulation
this was used as a pigment and drying agent in alkyd oil-based paint. It may be on any interior or exterior surface and particularly on doors, windows and other woodwork. This chemical can result in damage to the brain, nervous system, kidneys and blood.
lead
a naturally occurring, colorless, odorless, tasteless, radioactive gas produced by the decay of other radioactive substances. It may cause lung cancer if someone is exposed to this for an extended period of time.
radon
a colorless chemical with a strong, pronounced odor, used widely in the manufacture of building materials and many household products because of its preservative characteristics. It is classified as a "probable human carcinogen" because it may trigger res
formaldehyde
a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that occurs as a by product of burning fuels such as wood, oil, and natural gas, owing to incomplete combustion. It is quickly absorbed by the body, where it inhibits the blood's ability to transport oxygen, result
carbon monoxide
this consist of more than 200 chemical compounds that are not found naturally in nature. They are flame resistant and are often used in electrical equipment. They are classified as reasonably carcinogenic and may result in lower fertility and shortened li
polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
nontoxic, nonflammable chemicals used as refrigerants in air conditioners, fridges, and freezers, aerosol sprays, and paints. They are usually safe in most applications, but once they rise to the upper atmosphere, they deplete the ozone layer
chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
can be found almost anywhere and can grow on almost any organic substance, as long as moisture, oxygen and an organic food source are present. This can destroy what it is growing on and can cause serious health problems such as allergic reactions and asth
mold
defunct, derelict or abandoned commercial or industrial sites which may contain toxic waste
brownfields