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How to Avoid Getting Wasted by Toxic Waste

Writer's picture: Darren LimDarren Lim

Updated: May 29, 2019

Have you heard the news? Illegal cooked balls of dough have caused hundreds of Johor residents to become ill! Whichever restaurant is responsible should…

…oops. My bad. The correct word is “dumping”.

Just goes to show you how the selfishness of a few people can harm so many. But if you’re still travelling to Johor to buy cheap petrol, here’s a handy guide to avoid getting terrorized by toxins.


Men dressed in white protective gear taking soil samples at the chemical waste dumping near Jalan Kota Masai 1 in Johor. The Straits Times Photo: ZAIHAN MOHAMED YUSOF


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Methane & Benzene:

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Fun Fact:

Methane is usually harmless. However, at high concentrations, it may reduce the oxygen percentage in the lungs, causing suffocation. Unfortunately, benzene is carcinogenic to humans.


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Acrylonitrile:

This clear liquid may look like water, but your nose would tell a different story. It stinks like a sharp onion and might cause cancer. Wear a pair of WORKSafe NEOCHEM Gloves if you’re handling a vat of it! View Products >


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Warm regards,

Shirley Ng

PDS International Pte Ltd

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