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The EPA states that the average adult breathes over 3,000 gallons of air every day. Children breathe even more air per pound of body weight and are more susceptible to air pollution. There are over 188 hazardous chemicals in our air. Many have been known to cause cancer, while other cause respiratory problems. If release in large amounts these chemicals can cause death. Toxic air pollutants include; Benzene is found in gasoline, Perchlorethlyene is emitted form dry cleaning facilities, Methylene chloride is use as a solvent and paint stripper, and dioxin, asbestos, toluene, mercury, chromium and lead compounds.
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