Tag: chlorine

Chlorine in drinking water: potential link to cancer risk?

Chlorine has a pungent, pungent odor and is highly toxic. At very low concentrations and with a shorter duration of action, it only irritates the mucous membrane of the respiratory organs, and if the volume fraction in the air is only 1%, just a few breaths can be fatal, which is why it was used as a battle poison in World War I. war (1915). It is a strong irritant, but also [...]

Chlorine in swimming pools causes diseases, infections and cancer

It's important to keep in mind the potential dangers to our families, even as we try to improve our diet and lifestyle. For example, while swimming in a pool may seem harmless and even beneficial for exercise and socialization, research shows that the chlorine used to disinfect pools can create harmful disinfection byproducts (DBPs) that […]