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I recently bought kids rain boots, just normal vulcanized rubber which is itself water proof.

The lady at the counter asked if I wanted a water repellent coating (PFC) on it for extra money. They are exposing toddlers to this crap for literally no benefit.

The pace at which we allow chemistry innovation to permiate consumer markets needs to be curbed.




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