Sources of Antimony

Possible sources of antimony include:

• Flame retardant in plastics and textiles (bedding and children's pyjamas)
• Flame retardant in curtains, upholstery and carpets
• Incinerators
• Smelters
• Solder
• Pottery glazes
• Batteries
• Paints
• Lubricants

References:

Mediscan for Bioceuticals. Hair Mineral Analysis: A Practitioner’s Guide. Australia. Bioceuticals, 2010. Cutler AH, Hair Test Interpretation: Finding Hidden Toxicities. United States of America. Andrew Hall Cutler, 2004.

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