Plenty of published reports gave parents cause for concern,
linking phthalates to asthma, ADHD, breast cancer, obesity, type II diabetes, low IQ, developmental and behavioral issues, autism disorders, and reproductive / fertility problems.
Zota says data has
linked phthalate chemicals to a wide range of health outcomes.
Large studies that might conclusively
link phthalates in fast food and health problems could take years to conduct.
Other research has
linked phthalates to behavioral problems in children, such as aggression and hyperactivity.
Not exact matches
Loblaw has followed suit of companies like Unilever, Johnson & Johnson, and P&G, which in 2013 announced the ban of
phthalates and triclosan in its beauty and personal care products, in response to decade long pressure from activist groups prompting consumer goods company to stop using chemicals that have been
linked to birth defects, cancer, diabetes and infertility.
In the February issue of the journal, Pediatrics, researchers found a
link between use of baby skin care product and
phthalates.
Phthalates have also been classified as a probable carcinogen and have been
linked to cancer.
Phthalates, parabens, triclosan and polycyclic musks are all considered to be likely hormone disruptors and have been
linked to a variety of health problems ranging from birth defects to diabetes, obesity and breast cancer.»
The
links and snaps are BPA, PVC, PET, and
Phthalate free so they are safe for baby to play with and even chew on as a teether.
Soft plastic toys, like the ones designed for babies who are teething, or most baby toys in general, get their flexibility from
phthalates which have been
linked to different types of cancers and hormonal imbalances.
Since this month's publication in the medical journal Pediatrics of a study
linking infant exposure to shampoos, powders and lotions with increased urinary concentrations of
phthalates, many parents have been replacing their favorite baby brands with organic alternatives.
A study of New York City students found that
phthalate exposure was
linked to behavioral problems
Her 2005 research
linked feminization of male baby genitalia to
phthalates.
In infant boys, prenatal exposure to dibutyl
phthalate has been
linked to feminization of the reproductive tract.
Previous studies have
linked exposure to products containing hormone - disrupting chemicals, such as pesticides and
phthalates, to infertility and poorer reproductive success.
Among boys ages 6 - 12, increased concentrations of metabolites of a
phthalate called di -(2 - ethylhexyl)
phthalate, or DEHP, was
linked to a 24 to 34.1 percent drop in testosterone levels.
Among health issues that some advocates have
linked to chemical exposures: early pubescence in girls (BPA hastens the onset of pubescence in juvenile rats); asthma (car and truck exhaust can induce or worsen lung inflammation), and genital malformation (
phthalates have been
linked to lower sperm count and deformed penises in rats).
Phthalate exposure is
linked to early puberty in girls, a risk factor for later - life breast cancer.
Evidence
links several specific
phthalates to breast cancer and other negative health effects.
As if all of this wasn't concerning enough,
phthalates are also
linked to recurrent miscarriage.
Phthalates have also been
linked to and may cause allergies, asthma, and hormone disruption in both men and women.
There is also now abundant research that
links BPA and
phthalate exposure to such human health concerns as deformities of the male and female genitals; premature puberty in females; decreased sperm quality; and increases in breast and prostate cancers, infertility, miscarriages, obesity, type 2 diabetes, allergies and neurological problems, like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Numerous animal studies have
linked prenatal exposure to certain
phthalates with decreases in testosterone, malformations of the genitalia, and reduced sperm production.
Phthalates, which decrease testosterone and may also mimic estrogen, have been
linked to increased breast cancer risk.
Parabens
linked to endocrine disruption,
phthalates linked to cancer, and sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) and sodium laureth sulfate (SLES) irritate skin are among the most common culprits.
Unfortunately, this lack of transparency could be masking whether the product contains allergens, toxic ingredients
linked to illness, and known endocrine disrupters like
phthalates.
What they do:
Phthalates have been
linked to birth defects, cancer, ADHD, thyroid dysfunction, and other serious conditions.
Phthalates used in plastic have even been
linked to low libido in women, with a recent study even suggesting women with high levels of plasticizers were twice as likely to show less interest in sex than those with low levels.
Phthalates act as powerful xenoestrogens, and have been
linked to various estrogen - sensitive cancers and other conditions in humans.
Parabens — preservatives used in everything from deodorants to moisturisers — are thought to negatively affect testosterone levels, while
phthalates — as well as being virtually unpronounceable — have been
linked to asthma, cancer, obesity and reduced fertility in men.
Aluminium builds up in brain tissue and leads to neurological defects like Alzheimer's,
phthalates in plastic can reduce male fertility, and mercury is
linked to diabetes.
Phthalates are potent hormone disruptors
linked to pre-term births, reproductive system birth defects in boys, decreased sperm counts in men, reduced female fertility, and a worsening of allergy and asthma symptoms.
Fragrance / Perfume: A source of hidden chemicals such as
phthalates, which have been
linked to hormone disrupting effects.
Phthalates have been
linked to breast cancer.
Although newer plastic wraps and clings are generally made without
phthalates in the US, they commonly contain plastics like low - density polyethylene (LDPE) which contains diethylhexyl adipate (DHEA) or polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC) which have been
linked to birth defects, skin diseases and hormonal disruption.
Phthalates — which have been
linked with reproductive abnormalities — are also on the list, along with polychlorinated biphenyl, or PCBs.
We carefully removed the obvious toxins and controversial synthetics, like the PEGs,
phthalates and chemical screens that are
linked to internal health disruption.
(Dibutyl
phthalate and toluene are
linked with increasing the risk of birth defects in pregnant women, and formaldehyde is a carcinogen.)
Jayme: There are the usual suspects: parabens,
phthalates, and sodium lauryl and laureth sulfate, which all lead to skin irritation and a few have been
linked to cancer and endocrine disruption.
goop by Juice Beauty products were formulated without any of a long list of ingredients
linked to harmful health effects — including, but not limited to parabens, petroleum, pesticides, propylene or butylene glycols,
phthalates, sulfates, PEGs, TEA, DEA, GMO, silicones, gluten, artificial dyes, or fragrances.
A 2013 article in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives shows a strong (though not totally definitive)
link between exposure to
phthalates (chemicals that are found in air fresheners, candles and sometimes plastics) during pregnancy and the child's future risk of asthma.
The FDA says it has not have found concerning
links between
phthalates and health risks.
Phthalates: These chemicals are
linked to early puberty in girls and other reproductive harms.
Brominated
phthalate fire retardants: These chemicals are
linked to developmental toxicity, and appear in polyurethane foam for furniture and baby products.
A wide body of scientific research has
linked these chemicals, including
phthalates and Bisphenol A (BPA), to declining birth rates, stillbirths, and an increasing number of birth defects.
CHEJ spent the summer raising money to commission an independent laboratory to test supplies such as lunchboxes and backpacks for chemicals like lead,
phthalates and cadmium, which have been
linked to asthma, autism and birth defects.
Phthalates are a suspected endocrine disrupting chemical and have been linked to an increasing number of reproductive health impacts at low dose exposures, and exposure to building materials containing phthalates has been correlated with asthma and related allerg
Phthalates are a suspected endocrine disrupting chemical and have been
linked to an increasing number of reproductive health impacts at low dose exposures, and exposure to building materials containing
phthalates has been correlated with asthma and related allerg
phthalates has been correlated with asthma and related allergy impacts.
Examples include diethyl
phthalate, a chemical found in 97 percent of Americans and
linked to sperm damage in human epidemiological studies, and musk ketone, which concentrates in human fat tissue and breast milk.
Phthalates, which can be found in the covering of some mattresses, have been
linked to health problems.
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