Phthalates – a hidden danger
October 5, 2009 by Anna
Filed under Baby & Family
Phthalates are a group of chemicals frequently found in polyvinyl chloride (plastic #3) and are used to make plastics softer and in the manufacture of artificial fragrances. One of the most common toxic additives is DEHP, a phthalate that is a carcinogen and reproductive toxicant found in many PVC products. Phthalates are used to make soft [...]
Health Risks of PVC Plastic
Four prominent groups – the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Toxicology Program, the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, and the International Agency for Research on Cancer – agree that PVC is one of 52 chemicals that are confirmed to cause cancer in humans.
PVC, or polyvinyl chloride, is just one of the plastics that [...]
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