The term "other industrial chemicals" refers to a broad range of substances that are used in various industries for different purposes. Full definition
Once in the water, plastic microbeads attract persistent organic pollutants like flame retardants and other industrial chemicals linked to human health problems — even cancer. (5gyres.org)
Researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center and Houston have discovered phthalates, and other industrial chemicals in common foods purchased in the United States. (naturalhealth365.com)
For example, levels of PCB's and other industrial chemicals appear to be declining in studied polar bear populations, as in this new paper. (dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com)