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Phthalates are well-known endocrine-disrupting chemicals. Many detrimental health effects of phthalates were investigated, but studies on the association of phthalates with obesity in children showed inconsistent results. Thus, this systematic review and
Dong-Wook Lee +6 more
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Occurrence, Detection Technologies, and Regulations of Phthalic Acid Esters at Atmospheric and Aquatic Environments [PDF]
Phthalic acid esters or phthalates are widely used as plasticizers in various industrial plastic products. Among various phthalates, Dibutyl phthalate(DBP) and Di-(2-ehtylhexyl) phthalate(DEHP) are the most frequently used phthalates.
Eunsol Heo +3 more
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Effect of the phthalates exposure on sex steroid hormones in the US population
Background: New alternative phthalates have been increasingly substituted for certain phthalates in some consumer products due to safety concerns. However, research on the steroidal effect of exposure to the newer replacement phthalates in the general ...
Yuan-duo Zhu +8 more
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Phthalates in Electronics: The Risks and the Alternatives
Phthalates are common plasticizers found in many everyday products, including adhesives, plastics, flooring, cosmetics, and electronics. Phthalates are generally incorporated into materials to enhance their flexibility and durability.
Michael G. Pecht +2 more
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A Review of Biomonitoring of Phthalate Exposures
Phthalates (diesters of phthalic acid) are widely used as plasticizers and additives in many consumer products. Laboratory animal studies have reported the endocrine-disrupting and reproductive effects of phthalates, and human exposure to this class of ...
Yu Wang +2 more
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DNA oxidative damage in pregnant women upon exposure to conventional and alternative phthalates
Exposure to alternative phthalates and related health effects in pregnant women are rarely reported. Nineteen phthalate metabolites and a DNA oxidative damage biomarker 8-hydroxy-2′-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) were determined in urine samples of pregnant ...
Ying-Jie Zhang +5 more
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The effects of phthalates on the ovary
Phthalates are commonly used as plasticizers in the manufacturing of flexible polyvinyl chloride products. Large production volumes of phthalates and their widespread use in common consumer, medical, building, and personal care products lead to ...
Patrick eHannon, Jodi Anne Flaws
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Phthalates: toxicology and food safety - a review
Phthalates are organic substances used mainly as plasticisers in the manufacture of plastics. They are ubiquitous in the environment. Although tests in rodents have demonstrated numerous negative effects of phthalates, it is still unclear whether the ...
Přemysl Mikula +2 more
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This analytical method is a validated measurement procedure for the determination of long‐chain phthalates such as diisononyl phthalate, di‐n‐decyl phthalate, diisodecyl phthalate, diundecyl phthalate and didodecyl phthalate present in the workplace air in the gaseous and particulate state.
Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft. Ständige Senatskommission zur Prüfung Gesundheitsschädlicher Arbeitsstoffe +8 more
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Background Phthalates exposure and complete edentulism are related to both low socioeconomic status. No study by far has verified if and to what extent these two conditions are related. We aimed to explore their potential association and interplay in the
Alessandro Mengozzi +5 more
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