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Please browse our site to learn more about CCA treated wood and how you can find out more about your legal rights.

What is CCA?
CCA (chromated copper arsenate) was patented in 1938 and is injected into wood using high pressure in order to saturate the wood products. The intentions of injecting CCA into the wood is so that the wood will be protected...
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Why is pressure treated wood dangerous?
Pressure treated wood contains CCA, or chromated copper arsenate, made up of 34% arsenic. Arsenic is a human poison and has been recognized...
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Also in this Issue:

EPA Release from February 12, 2002 - Whitman announces transition from consumer use of treated wood containing arsenic

VIDEO LINK- CNN's Mark Potter looks at CCA -treated wood and its potential health dangers (May 23) (QuickTime, Real or Windows Media)

Your Legal Rights - If you are suffering from side effects due to pressure treated wood exposure Contact James F. Humphreys & Associates, L.C. to learn more about your legal rights and options.

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