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Hoses Can Leach Phthalates and BPA into Water, Study Finds ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- High levels of hazardous chemicals were found in garden hoses for the second year in a row. Researchers at the Ann Arbor-based Ecology Center found phthalates and the toxic chemical BPA in the water of a new hose that had been sitting outside in the sun for just two days. Findings include BPA levels of 0.34 to 0.91 ppm in the hose water, a level that is 3 to 9 times...
California has added BPA, a chemical found in many dental composites and sealants, to its list of chemicals known to cause birth defects. Fortunately, dental dealer PureLife offers several BPA-free alternatives for dentists, as part of its commitment to better human and environmental health. Santa Monica, CA (PRWEB) April 18, 2013 The State of California has added Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical found in many dental composites and sealants, to its list of chemicals known to cause birth...
In February, 2013 the World Health Organization released a study documenting the alarming effects of products that contain endocrine disruptors, which can range from the natural (phytoestrogens in soy) to the chemical (BPA, phthalates). Find out key ingredients to avoid, and simple steps to avoid them. Half Moon Bay, CA (PRWEB) March 13, 2013 Endocrine disruptors are chemicals that may interfere with the body’s hormonal balance and produce adverse developmental, reproductive,...
Lead investigator says discovery is cause for concern, not alarm Researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) have discovered phthalates, industrial chemicals, in common foods purchased in the United States. Phthalates can be found in a variety of products and food packaging material, child-care articles and medical devices. “Although it’s not completely understood how phthalates get into our food, packaging may be a contributor to the levels of...
Alan McStravick for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online It seems in the middle of the previous decade, the dangers associated with Bisphenol A (BPA) and, to a lesser extent, phthalates entered into the general consciousness of most Americans. We learned just how pervasive these hormone-mimicking chemicals were in a range of products we relied upon for our convenient lifestyles. Many people, upon learning of the side effects associated with toxic levels of these “endocrine...
Results Build on Earlier Findings that Infants Metabolize and Quickly Eliminate BPA, Similar to Adults WASHINGTON, Feb. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A study published today in Pediatrics attempted to determine whether feeding sources (breast milk or formula) or needed medical devices were the sources of BPA exposure among premature infants under medical care in a hospital intensive care unit. The study authors, Duty, et. al, tested urine samples from infants to determine...
Global experts in phenol and acetone business will gather at CMT’s 10th Phenol/Acetone & Derivatives Markets Summit in Bangkok to explore strategic growth options amidst tough business climes. Bangkok, Thailand (PRWEB) January 29, 2013 Setting the backdrop and present market fundamentals, Prasenjit Kumar Basu, Managing Director & Regional Head of Research & Economics, Kim Eng Securities Pte Ltd., will explore the current trends in global economic outlook and its impact on...
Brett Smith for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online After numerous research studies raised questions over its safety, several states and countries began banning the sale of products containing bisphenol A (BPA), prompting companies in the plastics industry to begin producing products that were “BPA free.” However, a new study from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (UTMB) shows that a widely used BPA substitute, bisphenol S (BPS), has the same negative effect as the...
Inserm Weak concentrations of bisphenol A are sufficient to produce a negative reaction on the human testicle. This has just been shown experimentally for the first time by René Habert and his colleagues (UMR Cellules souches et Radiations [UMR Stem Cells and Radiation], Inserm U 967 – CEA – Paris Diderot University) in an article that appeared in the journal entitled Plos One. Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical compound that is included in the composition of plastics and resins. It...
Through a review of the toxicology, industrial hygiene, and epidemiology literatures in conjunction with qualitative research, this article explores occupational exposures in producing plastics and health risks to workers, particularly women, who make up a large part of the workforce. Toronto, Ontario (PRWEB) December 19, 2012 A new study published in the Baywood journal New Solutions presents strong evidence suggesting that women employed in the plastics industry are exposed to workplace...
