| What are phthalates? 4 days ago by whocanisue Phthalates are a group of chemicals that are used in manufacturing processes involving plastics, according to ConsumerAffairs.com. The addition of phthalates can make plastics softer and more flexible, so they are frequently added to children’s toys. However, as ConsumerAffairs.com notes, phthalates ... Whocanisue's Blog - whocanisue.wordpress.com · Rank: 158,662 |
| Toy Manufacturers Complain About Phthalate Ban 4 days ago by whocanisue Phthalates are inexpensive chemicals that are used to make plastic items, including many children’s toys. According to Wikipedia, phthalates can easily leach from toys and be ingested by unsuspecting children. Due to the potential health dangers, legislators passed a law banning the sale of toys con ... Whocanisue's Blog - whocanisue.wordpress.com · Rank: 158,662 |
| Exposure to Phthalates May Cause Childhood Obesity 4 days ago by whocanisue You may be surprised to know how often your child is exposed to phthalates, potentially dangerous chemicals that have been linked to hormonal imbalances and reproductive problems. These toxic chemicals are found in nearly all children’s toys made with PVC and countless other baby-care products. We a ... Whocanisue's Blog - whocanisue.wordpress.com · Rank: 158,662 |
| Bisphenol-A – It’s even worse than we thought! 4 days ago by admin With controversy still raging over Sigg’s recent admission that their original water bottles — often touted, even by this blog, as a safe/BPA-free choice — contain minimal amounts of Bisphenol-A, a Consumer Reports study released yesterday illustrates that the BPA problem is even worse than we thoug ... Terminal Verbosity - terminalverbosity.com ·  6 references |
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