A Brown University media pitch about a study in Reproductive Toxicology reporting that extremely high in utero phthalate doses were associated with a shortened reproductive lifespan and abnormal mammary cell growth in mice. The doses far exceed typical real-world exposure.
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Common Errors in Phthalates Reports (PR)
The American Chemistry Council's Phthalate Esters Panel disputes recent reports, saying food packaging, baby bottles and PET bottles are typically not made with phthalates, that phthalates have little odor and do not cause new car smell, and that exposure falls below levels regulators call safe.
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Plastic chemical makes boys act like girls
In a pilot study, boys whose mothers had elevated phthalates in urine at the 28th week of pregnancy were less likely to play with fire trucks or engage in pretend fighting. Lead author Shanna Swan says the results need confirmation.
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