GBlist: Foam Insulation

Parie Hines (plhines@ncsu.edu)
Wed, 26 Feb 1997 10:15:07 -0500 (EST)

Thanks to everyone who has responded to my concrete questions! I've just
recently read "Our Stolen Future" by Theo Colburn, which has raised some
questions in my mind about the possible toxicity of plastics, especially
types like PVC, polystyrenes, etc. Apparently there is a possibility that
they emit chemicals which affect the body's hormone balance, which can cause
serious birth defects and other problems. Does anybody know about the
toxicity of different types of rigid insulation?

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