Phthalates are not a single chemical, there is an entire family of them and they do not behave in the same way.
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Phthalates
Prenatal polybrominated diphenyl ether exposure may be associated with inattention in children
In November 2017 researchers from the USA and Canada published the results of their study to assess the relationship between prenatal and postnatal polybrominated diphenyl ether exposure with inattention and … Read more
Higher urinary levels of several phthalates at 3 years of age appear to be strongly associated with decreased cognitive abilities
In March 2019 researchers from the USA and Canada published the results of their study to assess the impact of phthalates on children’s cognitive abilities. A total of 253 mother-child … Read more
Polybrominated diphenyl ether
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers or PBDEs, are compounds used as flame retardants and are added to plastics, polyurethane foam, textiles, and electronic equipment to reduce the likelihood of ignition and to … Read more
Researchers call for academia, consultancy firms, governmental organizations, and cosmetic companies to provide up to date information to consumers regarding the possible health-related side-effects of cosmetics
In March 2019 researchers from China and Mexico published their overview on the use of toxic substances in cosmetic formulations. Currently an increasing number of compounds are being used in … Read more
Polybrominated diphenyl ether exposure appears to be associated with decrements in IQ scores as well as increased hyperactivity and aggressive behaviour
In October 2017 researchers from the USA and Canada assessed the relationship between polybrominated diphenyl ether exposure with IQ and externalizing problems in children. Externalizing problems include physical aggression, disobeying … Read more
Exposure to monoethyl phthalate during pregnancy appears to be associated with gestational diabetes
In February 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between 11 urinary phthalate metabolites and gestational diabetes, impaired glucose tolerance and continuous … Read more
Monoethyl phthalate and mono-isobutyl phthalate may be associated with higher pregnancy glucose levels in subfertile women
In June 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between urinary phthalate metabolites and pregnancy glucose levels in women seeking medically assisted … Read more
Higher prenatal urinary phthalate concentrations do not appear to be significantly associated with a higher infant birth weight
In January 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between prenatal phthalate exposure on infant birth weight. A total of 350 women, … Read more
Frequent and moderate users of beauty products and frequent users of skincare products appear to have an increased risk of breast cancer
In February 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between the use of personal care products and breast cancer. The personal care … Read more
Phthalates may worsen pulmonary function and airway inflammation in asthmatic children
In December 2018 researchers from South Korea published the results of their study to assess the effect of phthalate exposure on pulmonary function and airway inflammation in 56 children, aged … Read more
Men’s cologne/aftershave, deodorant, suntan/sunblock lotion and hand/body lotion are associated with a high increase in the urinary levels of monoethyl phthalate and parabens
In August 2017 researchers from the USA and Denmark published the results of their study to assess the association between personal care product use and levels of phthalates and parabens … Read more
Discrepancies between nail polish labelling and content have been found and some were found to contain endocrine disrupting plasticizers
In October 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their comparison of labelling and the actual content of nail polishes. In the 2000s, nail polish manufacturers started promoting … Read more
Individuals working in cosmetics and perfume departments may have an increased risk of reproductive or liver disorders due to the type of phthalates found in cosmetics and perfumes
In February 2018 researchers from Taiwan published the results of their study to assess phthalate exposure in 23 cosmetics, 4 perfume and 9 clothing department sales assistants. Phthalates are known … Read more
Frequent usage of face lotion during pregnancy and breastfeeding may be associated with an increased risk of testicular germ cell tumours in their sons
In July 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between personal care product usage during pregnancy and breastfeeding with the risk of … Read more
Researchers suggest that women should reduce the use of “leave on” phthalate-containing personal care products, eg skin toner, lipstick, body lotion, essential oils, during pregnancy
In January 2019 researchers from Taiwan published the results of their study to assess the association between the use of personal care products and urinary levels of phthalates in 281 … Read more
Endocrine disrupting chemicals
Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) can be either a single chemical or a mixture of chemicals that are able to interfere with any aspect of hormonal action. They are generally man-made and … Read more
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) are a group of chemicals released from burning coal, oil, rubbish, tobacco and wood. They are also present in products made from fossil fuels, such as … Read more