Mercury from chlor-alkali plants: measured concentrations in food product sugar

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Mercury cell chlor-alkali products are used to produce thousands of other products including food ingredients such as citric acid, sodium benzoate, and high fructose corn syrup. High fructose corn syrup is used in food products to enhance shelf life. A pilot stud...

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Main Authors: Hightower Jane, Wallinga David, Schweitzer Laura, Cornett Charles, Schnoll Roseanne, LeBlanc Blaise, Dufault Renee, Patrick Lyn, Lukiw Walter J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-01-01
Series:Environmental Health
Online Access:http://www.ehjournal.net/content/8/1/2