Antimony
Sources
- Air and soil contains concentrations of antimony
- Antimony which is used in therapy for conditions such as schistosomiasis and leishmaniasis
- Antimony which can leak from plastic bottles into the water
- Breathing in antimony from dust
- Certain foods contain small amounts of antimony - the average concentration of antimony in meats, vegetables and seafood is 0.2 to 1.1 parts per billion
- Car exhaust fumes
- Environmental pollution
- Foods stored enamel vessels and cans
- Industrial settings - burning coal, mines, metal processing works
- Occupational work settings where toxic antimony compounds are more prevalent
