Plasticizers

Children’s toys are among of the products most carefully monitored and tested for harmful chemicals. Despite long-standing laws to protect children from exposure to these chemicals, many toys still contain detectable levels of lead and other noxious compounds in violation of Proposition 65, and other consumer safety regulations. As a neurotoxin, lead is a highly toxic...
From baseballs to exercise mats and sauna fitness suits to fishing gear, The Chanler Group's clients have investigated and tested a wide spectrum of sporting equipment and accessories.  Their ongoing investigations have found exercise, fitness, and sporting equipment containing detectable levels of lead and phthalates being sold throughout the State of California...
In recent years, The Chanler Group's clients have investigated and tested numerous types of apparel and fashion accessories for phthalate chemicals and lead.  Products such as jewelry, bags, totes, wallets, belts, footwear, Halloween costumes, and key chains have tested positive for lead, di(2 ethylhexyl) phthalate (“DEHP”), butyl benzyl phthalate (“...
In just a few decades, the computer and electronics industry has experienced incredible change to become a global industry worth billions of dollars.  The average person now uses a large array of computerized and electronic devices regularly. This repetitive and frequent use increases the risks associated with exposure to a number of chemicals sometimes found in...
The Chanler Group's clients have initiated many Proposition 65 enforcement actions against companies that sell a variety of automotive products, including automotive tools, chemicals, electrical components, and accessories that contain detectable levels of phthalates and the heavy metal lead.  These substances are known to the State of California to cause cancer,...
As new legislation and consumer safety standards evolve, manufacturers of tools, recreational equipment, and craft supplies have a responsibility to uphold these regulations and to make the according adjustments to their products. The Chanler Group's clients have found that many craft and hobby products contain detectable levels of phthalates and lead, chemicals known to...
The numbers say it all: according to the American Pet Products Association, 62% of U.S. households (72.9 million homes) include a pet.  It has been estimated that in 2012, $52.87 billion was spent on pets in the U.S. Unfortunately, many pet care products (from pet nail trimmers to pet tote/carrying bags) are made with vinyl components that may contain detectable levels of...