Sheela sathyanarayana told reuters health.
This association was strongest in young infants less than months old who may be more vulnerable to developmental and reproductive toxicity of phthalates the investigators note in their report.
We found that reported use of baby lotion baby shampoo and baby powder was associated with increased concentrations of monethyl phthalate mep monomethyl phthalate mmp and monoisobutyl phthalate mibp in infant urine sathyanarayana said. .
Phthalates are used to make plastics flexible and stabilize fragrances and are found in a plethora of consumer products including toys personal care products and medical equipment.
All of the urine samples contained at least one phthalate at measurable levels they report and percent of the samples had measurable amounts of seven or more phthalates.
This association was strongest in young infants less than months old who may be more vulnerable to developmental and reproductive toxicity of phthalates the investigators note in their report.
We found that reported use of baby lotion baby shampoo and baby powder was associated with increased concentrations of monethyl phthalate mep monomethyl phthalate mmp and monoisobutyl phthalate mibp in infant urine sathyanarayana said. .
Phthalates are used to make plastics flexible and stabilize fragrances and are found in a plethora of consumer products including toys personal care products and medical equipment.
All of the urine samples contained at least one phthalate at measurable levels they report and percent of the samples had measurable amounts of seven or more phthalates.
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