Disadvantages Of Phthalates

A “commodity chemical,” BPA is widely used in consumer products, and therefore is produced on a large scale. It is composed of two polymers: acetone and phenol. The two primary uses of BPA are for polycarbonate plastics (approximately 74% of its application) and epoxy resins (about 20%) (Ritter). Polycarbonates are manufactured by the combination of phosgene (COCl₂) and BPA (C15H16O2 ), and epoxy resins are made by combining BPA and epichlorohydrin (C3H5ClO). When unpolymerised epoxy compounds leach into food through packaging or come into contact with human skin through contact with cash register receipt tapes, for example, the estrogen-mimicking effects of the compounds have the potential to interfere with the normal function of

Some of the pollutants released include: toluene, benzene, xylene and ethyl benzene, ground level ozone (also known as smog), nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and formaldehyde. Exposure to these pollutants are known to cause short-term illness, organ damage, nervous system disorders, cancer, birth defects and even death in some cases. Some of the cancer causing are this; Dioxin is formed when chlorine breaks down, and can be found in both water and air. Dioxins are known human carcinogens and endocrine disruptors. One dioxin has been classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a known human carcinogen. Organic solvents are a class of chemicals that includes chlorinated and other solvents, including toluene, methylene chloride, trichloroethylene and formaldehyde. Sources of exposure include outdoor and indoor air pollution, waste incineration, cleaning products and some cosmetics. They are also used in the manufacture of computer parts. Many pesticides that are included in the fluid, including herbicides and other pest-killing poisons, have been labeled as human or animal carcinogens. A report demonstrated that lifetime use of residential pesticides may be associated with an increase

Chemicals have harmed everyone over the years. During 2007-2010 there was a huge epidemic of toys that were created with very toxic chemicals. Sometimes we don’t realized or care enough about the amount of damage we to the environment until it hurts the people we value the most for example family and friends. At the time many people didn’t think much of it, but as the media continued to tell stories of chemicals affecting little ones the outraged activists, parents and scientists began to search for a solution to prevent chemical poisoning in children’s toys.

Bauer also states, “...and prostate gland of fetuses, infants and children. Additional research suggests a possible link between BPA and increased blood pressure” (What is BPA?). I propose that our society has adapted to the horrifying chemicals that are everywhere, except has been and always will be around us. Thus, my grandparents have been around this toxic chemical for far too long, and was slithering into their bodies the longer that they have been present--as it will for myself. Therefore, BPA and many other toxins could have played a role in leading my grandfather to having prostate cancer due to working in the construction business for so long, and my grandmother could have high blood pressure due to the handful of dental surgeries she has undergone throughout her life. Meanwhile, this list does not include that they both wear glasses which also contain very high concentrations of BPA to permit the glasses to not bending and breaking. Not only has it been a rocky road for my grandparents, it may be even worse for myself due to the fact that BPA mainly enters our bodies through our diets from canned and processed foods

Now, 93% of Americans have BPA in their bodies from this plastic. Little girls are

In the year 2011 there were many reports in the media regarding bisphenol A (BPA). BPA is a hormone-disrupting chemical linked to adverse health effects like cancer, infertility, diabetes, obesity and ADHD (Newbold, 2009)

As my 6 o’clock alarm goes off, I rub my eyes open and swing myself out of bed. I stand in front of my bathroom mirror, grab my tube of concealer, and squeeze a dollop onto my pointer finger. As this finger travels through the air, I am largely unaware of the chemicals I am soon to be spreading on my skin. Many people of all ages, including young girls, are experiencing contact with parabens in their daily lives. These chemicals are put in most cosmetic products sold across the country. Many countries have chosen to remove parabens from their stores. The entire southeast Asian region, governed by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), made this choice in January of

Whyatt, R. M., Rundle, A. G., Perzanowski, M. S., Just, A. C., Donohue, K. M., Calafat, A. M.. . Miller, R. L. (2014). Prenatal phthalate and early childhood bisphenol A exposures increase asthma risk in inner-city children. The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 134(5), 1195-1197

Exposure to and use of these products could be responsible for gene mutation and therefore ASD. The EPA studies report that everyone has PCB’s (polychlorinated biphenyls) in their body. Phthalates, used in shampoos, cosmetic products, as plasticizers for water bottles, and denaturants in other food products, is a known endocrine and hormone disrupter and is one of many suspected toxins when it comes to the cause of autism (NIEHS, 2014).

Phthalates are used in almost every product, from foods to plastics (Fda, 2014). However, not all the health effects of this have been studied, and the ones that have been done, show that it is harmful. Why is it still around then? This essay will investigate the biochemical effects of phthalates as well as the advantages and disadvantages of its use to answer the following question: Should phthalates be allowed to be used in children’s toys? This paper, will be looking at the uses for phthalates, and then looking at the possible health effects that it may have. Then, it will be determined if the benefits out way the bad, or the other way around.

In the European Community the total amount used in fragrances has been reported to be 110 tons/a. As a result of its inherently low biodegradability MK has been detected in the aquatic environment (surface water, sediments, edible fish). Moreover, it has been shown that MK concentrates in human fatty tissue and breast milk, indicating that humans are constantly exposed (Schmeiser, Gminski, Mersch-Sundermann, 2001). According to the US national library of medicine, a large number of industrial and consumer products contain phthalate as a plasticizer, and phthalate may be a menace to health including disorders of the male reproductive tract and breast and testicular cancers. It has also been linked to reproductive effects (decreased sperm counts, early breast development, birth defects) and liver and kidney damage (Mercola,

Now, what are the causes of lead poisoning? As stated before, the ingestion and inhalation of items that contain leads are the causes of lead of poisoning. Lead is often found in ceramic toys, food, and water. When put in the mouth, it will store in teeth and bones, which will cause adverse effects throughout the child’s body. Lead can be inhaled in various ways. For example, it most often occur when there is a renovation or remodeling of homes. Also, the occupation of the client can indicate another source of lead entering the body. If the client is a construction worker, painter, jewelry maker, radiator repair worker, and mining, they have a higher risk of inhaling lead. Once large amount of lead has been inhaled or ingested, there will be substantial changes in the child’s cognitive behavior, psychomotor, and attitude. First, for the cognitive behavior, some notable characteristics are developmental delays, lowered IQ levels, reading skill deficits, visual-spatial problems, visual-motor problems, learning disabilities, and lower academic success. Second, to demonstrate that the child’s psychomotor skills has been compromised due to lead poisoning, the parent will state to their health care

It would be expected that as out lives increase in comfort and hygiene with the creation of plastic, disposable and sterile things, the decent of life threatening diseases would follow. This has been the case with some diseases, but not all. In the last 45 years, there have been increases in childhood brain cancer, Asthma, Leukemia in children, early onset puberty, ADHD, genital deformities in baby boys and life-threatening birth defects. While genetics may be able to account for some of that increase, the rise has been too high in such a short amount of time for there to be no other external factors. The biggest culprit? Chemicals. In the last 50 years, there has been a 2000% increase in the use of chemicals in industry; most of these chemicals have never been tested for safety. One of these chemicals is Bisphenol A (or BPA), to which hundreds if not thousands of studies have linked to some of these conditions and more, which is a HUGE problem. Thanks to all these studies, we know that BPA is detrimental to our health, and so in order to benefit the long-term health of students and faculty, Wayne State should ban BPA products sold on campus, and replaced them with safer alternatives.

Lead poisoning relates to skin lesion, hair loss, vision loss, memory loss, depression, and anxiety. Many pediatricians found high levels of lead in children’s system. Young children, infants, and fetuses are particularly vulnerable to lead because the physical and behavioral effects of lead occur at lower exposure levels in children than in adults. A dose of lead that would

One day I was at the local drugstore wandering in the cosmetics aisle and looked at a certain facial moisturizer and took a peek at the ingredients list. Some ingredients I was familiar with, like water and aloe, but others, not so much. The ones that stood out to me the most were the ingredients methylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben, and butylparaben. I put down the product I was looking at and began picking up various ones from differing brands, finding that a majority either contained at least one of the aforementioned parabens if not all four. I had no idea what parabens were and why they were so common in such a variety of products, ranging from shampoos to lotions to makeup. I did some research and found that parabens were so common