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Stain-Resistant, Nonstick, Waterproof, and Lethal
The Hidden Dangers of C8
 Callie Lyons

0-275-99452-X/978-0-275-99452-5

Description
This is the first book to reveal, in riveting detail, the story of how a little-known chemical compound called C8, manufactured by DuPont for use in making many common consumer products—among them, Teflon cookware and stain-resistant carpeting—has come to pose a threat to the health of people, animals, and the environment.

Reviews:
-In this book, in crisp, simple and clear language, Callie Lyons....[s]ummarizes this story of contamination, which she had been following right from its beginning. The book has enough scientific details to define what C-8 is and why it is considered such a health risk. In 15 well organized chapters, the volume covers DuPont manufacturing processes, the history of C-8 leakage into public waters, bureaucratic hurdles and industry pressures, scientific and federal investigations, public activism and the residents' lawsuit, potential further exposure risks, and the phasing out of C-8. Chapter-by-chapter notes and a section on other resources round out this book. I recommend Stain-Resistant, Nonstick, Waterproof and Lethal for anyone in the general public who is interested in environmental pollution and public awareness and action. —SB&F
-Callie Lyons details the slippery history of a Teflon toxin. —Mother Jones
-The chemistry and toxicology, the government investigation, the reaction by the DuPont company that makes the stuff, popular movements, law suits, and similar cases are all part of the story. —SciTech Book News
-She's a warrior against environmental pollution and a fighter for public health. —Ohio News Network
About the Author
Callie Lyons is an Ohio-based newspaper reporter and radio news director who has covered the C8 story from its inception.
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