Phthalic acid esters (PAEs) are a class of lipophilic chemicals widely used as plasticizers
and additives to improve various products' mechanical extensibility and flexibility. At present …

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) might increase the risk of childhood diseases by
disrupting hormone-mediated processes that are critical for growth and development during …

Environmental compounds are known to promote epigenetic transgenerational inheritance
of adult onset disease in subsequent generations (F1–F3) following ancestral exposure …

Background: Phthalates are ubiquitous environmental contaminants. Because of potential
adverse effects on human health, butylbenzyl phthalate [BBzP; metabolite, monobenzyl …

Objective We performed a systematic review of the epidemiology literature to identify the
neurodevelopmental effects associated with phthalate exposure. Data sources and study …

Background: Laboratory and human studies raise concerns about endocrine disruption and
asthma resulting from exposure to chemicals in consumer products. Limited labeling or …

Some phthalates are developmental and reproductive toxicants in animals. Exposure to
phthalates is considered to be potentially harmful to human health as well. Based on a …

Phthalates are multifunctional chemicals that are used in a variety of consumer products
including cosmetic and personal care products. This study aims at determining phthalate …

Abstract The EFSA Panel on Food Contact Materials, Enzymes and Processing Aids (CEP
Panel) was asked by the European Commission to update its 2005 risk assessments of di …

Components used in plastics, such as phthalates, bisphenol A (BPA), polybrominated
diphenyl ethers (PBDE) and tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA), are detected in humans. In …