Phthalates
Synonyms
- Phthalate chemicals
February 26, 2014
(Other) Reproductive Harm, Birth Defects, Briggs Medical Service Company, DEHP, Furniture, Leeman, Other Furniture, Phthalates, Seat Cushions with Vinyl/PVC Upholstery
February 26, 2014
(Other) Reproductive Harm, Apothecary Products, Birth Defects, DEHP, Health & Beauty, Leeman, Medical Supplies, Phthalates, Vinyl/PVC Cases for Pill/Medication Organizers
February 26, 2014
(Other) Reproductive Harm, Acme United Corporation, Birth Defects, DEHP, Hand Tools, Hardware, Leeman, Phthalates, Vinyl/PVC Tape Measure Hand Straps
February 26, 2014
(Other) Reproductive Harm, 31, Inc., Birth Defects, DEHP, Hand Tools, Hardware, Leeman, Phthalates, Tools with Vinyl/PVC Grips
February 26, 2014
Dr. Whitney Leeman, a client of The Chanler Group, obtained an agreement earlier this month to ensure that greeting cards sold by American Greetings will be free of di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), a toxic phthalate chemical known to cause birth defects and other reproductive harm. Leeman alleged that American Greetings violated Proposition 65 by selling cards made with...
American Greetings Corporation, Citizen Enforcer, DEHP, Phthalates, Proposition 65, Proposition 65 enforcement action, Whitney R. Leeman
February 25, 2014
A study published this month in The Lancet Neurology and reported by Forbes identified eleven chemicals strongly related to brain development disorders in children such as reduced attention span, delayed development, and learning disabilities. Despite the fact that some of these chemicals are banned, they are present in our everyday lives and may contribute to a rise in...
January 21, 2014
According to a study conducted by the University of California San Francisco, the levels of banned phthalates in people’s bodies have decreased; however, similar and potentially toxic compounds are appearing in their place. The findings were published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives.
Phthalates are chemical compounds that are used to soften...
December 23, 2013
The Connecticut Public Interest Research Group (ConnPIRG) recently released its 28th Annual Trouble in Toyland report, stating that while progress has been made in recent years, dangerous and toxic toys can still be found on store shelves across the United States.
ConnPIRG’s research found toys for sale in toy stores, malls, and dollar stores with high levels of toxic...
December 18, 2013
A new research study has found that holiday garlands and mardi gras beads may contain hazardous chemicals such as lead, flame retardants, and phthalates, which are linked to cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm.
The study, which was a collaboration between the Ecology Center and Verdigras (an organization dedicated to “greening” Mardi Gras), tested...
November 13, 2013
Researchers with the nonprofit Ecology Center tested 58 common picnic products sold at 10 major retailers and found that the majority of them contain a carcinogen or reproductive toxicant. The results are available at HealthyStuff.org.
Products were tested for lead, phthalates, flame retardants, cadmium, arsenic, and mercury, among others. The researchers found...
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