The list of 12 chemicals,called the dirty dozen,includes DDT and 8 other fluorine-containing persistent pesticides,PCBs,dioxins,and furans.

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The "dirty dozen" refers to a list of 12 persistent organic pollutants (POPs) identified by the Stockholm Convention, which includes DDT, PCBs, dioxins, and furans, but not specifically 8 other fluorine-containing pesticides.

The List of 12 Chemicals,called the Dirty Dozen,includes DDT and 8