Aluminum occurs naturally and makes up about 8% of the surface of the earth. It is always found combined with other elements such as oxygen, silicon, and fluorine.
Aluminum metal is silver-white and flexible. It is often used in cooking utensils, containers,
appliances, and building materials. It is also used in paints and
fireworks; to produce glass, rubber, and ceramics; and in consumer products such as antacids, astringents, buffered aspirin, food additives, and antiperspirants.
Everyone is exposed to low levels of aluminum from food, air, and water. Exposure to high levels of aluminum may result in
respiratory problems. Aluminum has been found in at least 427 of the 1,467 National Priorities List sites identified by the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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See Also
- Toxic & Hazardous Substances
- Asthma: Overview
- Bone, Joint & Muscle Disorders: Overview
- Lung & Airway Disorders
- Aluminum: Frequently Asked Questions