Write adverse effects of excessive use of thermocol on environment and human.

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a. Thermocol is carcinogenic due to presence of styrene.
b. Thermocol is non-biodegradable.
c. Eating hot food in thermocol may mix styrene in food.
d. Persons staying in contact with thermocol for long term may develop the problems of eyes, respiratory system, skin, digestive system, etc. Pregnant women may face the miscarriage. Liquid styrene may cause skin-burns.

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