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Perchlorate Exposure: Risks and Legal Information<\/h1>\n\n
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Perchlorates are industrial chemicals used in products like rocket fuel and fireworks, and they can contaminate drinking water near manufacturing sites. Long-term exposure may disrupt thyroid function, especially in pregnant women and children, leading to serious health issues.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Perchlorates are colorless and odorless salts. Perchlorate is a negatively charged molecule made of four oxygen atoms and one chlorine atom. They quickly dissolve in water. This is why manufacturers use them to make explosives and related products.<\/p>\n

Perchlorates can be natural or man-made. They are found in the Southwest United States, including Southern California and Nevada. Manufacturers also find them in Canada, Chile, and other parts of the United States.<\/p>\n

Most people have no idea what perchlorates are. Fewer realize that they can be dangerous for humans. This article explains what perchlorate salts are and how they can affect your health. You’ll also learn what to do if you or a loved one becomes sick after perchlorate exposure<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What Are Perchlorates?<\/h2>\n

Perchlorates are molecules that contain oxygen and chlorine. Many\u00a0foods contain natural perchlorates<\/a>, such as:<\/p>\n