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Synthetic Turf Council Statement to CPSC re: Lead Use In Artificial Turf Market

Posted on May 16, 2008 by ASGi
Posted in Field Related Info, Grass Surface Info, Health & Environment, Industry News, Lead & Heavy Metals, Nylon Yarn Fibers, PE, PE & PP Yarn Fibers, PP Yarn Fibers, Prop 65 Tagged , , , , , , ,

Abstract:   Dr. Eddy Bresnitz, Deputy Commissioner and State Epidemiologist, NJDHSS, said, “Available evidence suggests that there is no acute health risks due to use of artificial turf fields, and risks due to chronic and repeated exposure are unlikely.” The three NJ fields tested negative…

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Lead in New PE and PP Yarn Fibers – No Different Than Lead Found in New Nylon Yarns

Posted on May 6, 2008 by ASGi
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Dyes, Coatings, Pigments and Colorants come from all sorts of sources and have been used in our world for thousands of years. Vegetable juices, native ore (iron) and even exotic materials such as the remains of ground and pressed insects have been used, with varying…

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Why “Lead” in Today’s Artificial Turf Yarns Can’t Harm You – Video of NYC Press Conference 5-05-08

Posted on May 5, 2008 by ASGi
Posted in Field Related Info, Grass Surface Info, Health & Environment, Industry News, Lead & Heavy Metals, Nylon Yarn Fibers, Testing Tagged , , , , , , ,

Astroturf and General Sports Venue (GSV), their exclusive distributor here in the US, hosted the media at a press conference last week, May 5th, 2008, where they presented several industry experts and noted scientists who provided a detailed overview of the events leading up to…

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