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Published online 25 July 2005 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news050725-3
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DuPont stuck with Teflon lawsuits
Fears about toxic chemicals put multinational in the dock.
The giant chemicals firm DuPont was hit by lawsuits last week, on behalf of 14 people who say it failed to warn them about possible dangers of chemicals related to Teflon.
The compound receiving most attention, called perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), is used in the manufacture of the famous non-stick pan coating, as well as in products such as carpets and clothing.
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