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Speaking of Chemistry

What You Need To Know About Microbeads

Nov 11, 2014 · 2 min · 45.8 MB
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Your toothpaste and face scrub probably get their scrubbing power from tiny plastic beads contained within. But environmental scientists and dentists alike are worried about these polyethylene “microbeads” getting into lakes, rivers, and your gums. #speakingofchem speakingofchem@acs.org