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Science 17 April 1970:
Vol. 168. no. 3929, pp. 389 - 390
DOI: 10.1126/science.168.3929.389
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Arsenic in Detergents: Possible Danger and Pollution Hazard

E. E. Angino 1, L. M. Magnuson 2, T. C. Waugh 2, O. K. Galle 2, and J. Bredfeldt 2

1 State Geological Survey of Kansas Department of Civil Engineer University of Kansas, Lawrence 66044
2 State Geological Survey of Kansas, University of Kansas

Arsenic at a concentration of 10 to 70 parts per million has been detected in several common presoaks and household detergents. Arsenic values of 2 to 8 parts per billion have been measured in the Kansas River. These concentrations are close to the amount (10 parts per billion) recommended by the United States Public Health Service as a drinking-water standard.


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