I haven't a clue of how prevalent this new Chinese import problem with toxic sheetrock is, might be small and local to this project. 'saw a similar column a while back, I think, in the WSJ. Sometimes it
seems the frackin' Chinese are intentionally trying to posion us
with all of the crap they send us..................
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Chinese drywall causes problems on the Treasure Coast
WPTV.com
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
PORT ST. LUCIE — Martin and St. Lucie counties are two of nearly a dozen counties where complaints of possible exposure to the contaminated drywall in new homes have arisen.
The problem may have been sparked by drywall imported during the local construction boom of 2004 and 2005.
Some common symptoms are irritated eyes, coughing, sneezing, difficulty breathing, and symptoms similar to bronchitis and asthma.
The contaminated Chinese drywall may be emitting one of several sulfur compounds including sulfur dioxide or hydrogen sulfide. While exposure to fumes from sulfur dioxide can create irritation and breathing disorders, exposure to hydrogen sulfide can be deadly.
Exposure to 50 parts per million of hydrogen sulfide for more than ten minutes can cause extreme irritation. Inhalation of 500 to 1,000 parts per million can cause unconsciousness and death through respiratory paralysis and asphyxiation, according to environmental experts...............
http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2008/dec/24/chinese-drywall-causes-problems-treasure-coast/
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