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Mobile phones contain harmful toxins including lead, mercury,
arsenic, cadmium, chlorine and bromine, which can leak into the
groundwater and bioaccumulate in the food chain causing detrimental
damage to the soil, water supply, vegetation, animals and humans. ... A
single cell phone contains up to 2 grams of mercury.Oct 15, 2013
Why cadmium is harmful?
Cadmium and its compounds are highly toxic
and exposure to this metal is known to cause cancer and targets the
body's cardiovascular, renal, gastrointestinal, neurological,
reproductive, and respiratory systems.
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LCD and flat-panel monitors typically don't have this much lead, but
they do contain some and copper, too. The lamp used to illuminate the
screen is likely to contain mercury, and the coating inside the
screen may be made from cadmium. Brominated flame retardants are
commonly found in many monitor components.
Cell Phone Toxins and the Harmful Effects on the Human Body When Recycled Improperly. ... Mercury is used in the cell phone's battery, crystal displays and circuit boards. A single cell phone contains up to 2 grams of mercury. Mercury exposure contributes to brain and kidney damage.Oct 15, 2013
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