True, but usually the release of chemicals of this nature are enhanced by heat,
and for the most part monitors and computers tend to run hotter than most of
those other items.

Marshall

Terry wrote:

> (Post from another discussion group):
>
> The manufacturing principle of a computer (semiconductors soldered to a
> printed circuit board made of flame-retardant FR4 fiberglass then encased in
> a zinc plated metal and plastic box) is no different than that of
> manufacturing a stereo, microwave oven, clock radio, remote control, digital
> camera, automobile EPA emissions controller, etc.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dan Nave [mailto:[email protected]]
> Sent: Saturday, June 05, 2004 9:09 AM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: CS>Computer 'toxic dust'
>
> This may interest those of you having health troubles from using computers:
>
> http://www.cnn.com/2004/TECH/ptech/06/03/toxic.dust.ap/index.html
>
> Study: Computer 'toxic dust' linked to diseases
>
> Thursday, June 3, 2004 Posted: 8:13 PM EDT (0013 GMT)
>
> SAN FRANCISCO, California (AP) -- "Toxic dust" found on computer
> processors and monitors contains chemicals linked to reproductive and
> neurological disorders, according to a new study by several
> environmental groups.
>
> The survey, released Thursday by ...
>
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