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Chemical jargon buster: BPA (bisphenol A)

BPA (bisphenol A)
Used in many plastic products, research has implicated BPA in a number of hormone-related defects including breast cancer, miscarriage and polycystic ovarian disease, as well as diabetes and insulin resistance.

 

 

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BFR (brominated flame retardants)
Formaldehyde
Perc (perchloro ethylene)
Phthalates
VOC (volatile organic compound)

Posted by Bronwyn on January 24, 2007 03:45 PM |

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