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Chemical jargon buster: Phthalates

Phthalates
A common chemical added to plastic products to make them more flexible. The most common form, DEHP, can affect hormones in particular causing a range of 'feminising' effects.

 

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Formaldehyde
Perc (perchloro ethylene)
VOC (volatile organic compound)
BFR (brominated flame retardants)
BPA (bisphenol A) 

Posted by Bronwyn on January 24, 2007 03:40 PM |

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