The US Dollar Index (DXY) measures the value of the Dollar against a basket of currencies on a trade-weighted basis. The index started in March 1973 with a base value of 100. Since then, it has made a high of 164.72 in February 1985, and a low of 70.69 in March 2008.
Coal tar, which is distilled from coal, has been used in dandruff shampoo for decades. But it is now banned in all consumer goods in Europe because of health concerns. California, using its tough anti-toxics law, would be the first state in the country to restrict use of the substance.
Check the MSDS of your coatings and tints to see if they use pigments that have toxic metals in them. Some of the metals on Californiaâs list are lead, cadmium, chromium, copper, and zinc. A complete list is published in title 22, section 66262.34. If the pigments contain toxic metals, then the paint, filters and sanding waste most likely will contain those metals. Your determination would be that these wastes are hazardous.