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Download as PDF The EPA has announced their proposed criteria for expanding their list of chemicals of concern that require action to reduce exposure. Check out the chemicals below for a guide to the known concerns and major uses of each chemical. Benzidine Dyes Known Concerns*:  Cancer; PBTs** Higher Risk Populations:  Babies and children; Workers Major Uses:  Dyes Some Consumer Product Uses:  Clothing, textiles, footwear, leather products, paper, ink Bisphenol A (BPA) Known Concerns:  Harm to reproduction; harm to brain and behavioral changes; pervasive human and environmental exposure Higher Risk Populations:  Developing fetuses, infants, and children; aquatic organisms Major Uses:  Polycarbonate plastic, epoxy resins, thermal paper, flame retardant Some Consumer Product Uses:  Reusable food and drink containers, canned foods, cash receipts, circuit boards Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) Known Concerns:  High aquat...