Total Mercury in Household Products
Estimation of Domestic Sources of Mercury Association of Metropolitan Sewerage Agencies August 2000
| Product Type |
Number Tested |
Range of Concentration ng/L |
| |
|
minimum |
maximum |
| Toothpaste |
5 |
490 |
3,800 |
| Shaving Cream |
4 |
90 |
670 |
| Deodorant |
2 |
1,010 |
1,350 |
| Soap/Shampoo |
5 |
835 |
25,000 |
| Toilet Tissue |
3 |
220 |
1,510 |
| Laundry Detergent
|
6 |
560 |
2,490 |
| Bleach |
2 |
<200 |
6,170 |
| Dishwasher Detergent |
4 |
560 |
1,320 |
| Drain Cleaners |
2 |
2,970 |
5,490 |
| Soft Drinks/Drink Mixes (1) |
3 |
25 |
6,070 |
| Fruit Juices |
3 |
789 |
3,560 |
| Fruit/Vegetables (2) |
4 |
116 |
874 |
| Rice/Grains |
2 |
26 |
<200 |
| Processed Meats |
6 |
<100 |
290 |
| Beef and Chicken |
2 |
29 |
<40 |
| Condiments (3) |
4 |
133 |
1,956 |
| Food Coloring |
4 |
96 |
137,000 |
(1) With yellow or red dyes; (2) Fresh, frozen and canned; (3) Salt and sugar
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