Phthalate

Everyday American men and women are putting their health at risk by unknowingly ingesting harmful chemicals from their daily cosmetic products. In Europe, approximately 1,300 chemicals are prohibited for use in personal care products, while about only a dozen are banned or limited in the United States (Dennis). Studies have linked certain chemicals and ingredients contained in cosmetics to allergic reactions, environmental concerns, disruption of the endocrine system, developmental, reproductive and organ-system toxicity, and even cancer ("Chemicals of Concern."). The most common harmful ingredients found in personal care products are phthalates, triclosan, butylated hydroxyanisole and hydroxytoluene (BHA and BHT), coal tar, diethanolamine…

surprising recent study, methylparaben was found to block the breast cancer drug tamoxifen. 2. SYNTHETIC COLOR & DYES (FD&C Blue 1, Green 3, Yellow 5 & 6, Red 33): Derived from coal tar, FD&C color pigments contain heavy metal salts that deposit toxins onto the skin, causing skin sensitivity and irritation. Animal studies have shown almost all FD &C colors to be carcinogenic. 3. BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene): BHT has been show to mimic estrogen (endocrine disruptor). Is linked to…

Plastics today go hand and hand with the lifestyles people live in the United States. Plastic is used in also every medium of my day, like many other people would agree, as its use is unavoidable. I use plastic for containers holding soap and makeup, mediums for food and beverages, and many others things. With plastic having so much prevalence today, it’s hard to believe that it can also have adverse side effects on the body as well. Phthalates are used in the production of plastic to allow it…

chosen to research is called “phthalate”, and the question I’m asking is whether it should be banned? The chemical formula for the most popular form of phthalate is C8H4O4. There is also a substance called “Phthalic acid”, from which phthalates originate, which is used to synthesize into phthalate. Some of phthalates physical properties include: a melting point of 207°, and a boiling point of 378°. It’s a colourless, white crystalline (translucent) solid, at room temperature, and is…

Mass of POTASSIUM ACID PHTHALATE (to 0.0001 g) 0.5005 0.5423 0.5673 0.5943 Moles of POTASSIUM ACID PHTHALATE 0.002451 0.002655 0.002778 0.002910 Final volume of Sodium hydroxide (to 0.01 mL) 33.30 35.70 37.10 39.00 Initial volume of Sodium hydroxide (to 0.01 mL) 1.09 0.71 0.59 0.70 Volume of Sodium hydroxide delivered (to 0.01 mL) 32.21 34.99 36.51 38.3 Volume of Sodium hydroxide delivered (in liters) 0.03221 0.03499 0.03651 .0383 Moles of Sodium hydroxide 0.002451 0.002655 0.002778…

Endocrine disrupters are chemicals that may interfere with the bodies endocrine system and produce adverse development, reproductive, neurological, and immune effects in both humans and wild life. These disrupters can mimic natural occurring hormones in the body like estrogens, androgens, and thyroid hormones. They can bind to the receptor within a cell and block the hormone from binding and altering the natural production of hormones. One of the most commonly studied endocrine disrupters is…

Human health effects caused by DINP Diisononyl phthalate (DINP) is a phthalate ester that is commonly used as a plasticizer to make softness and flexibility to polyvinyl chloride (PVC) products, such as children’s toys. There are many health effects of DINP migrating from children’s toys during mouthing activities. Some concerns are on the kidney and liver, it causes decrease in body weight, an increase in liver weight and and changes in hypertrophy. If toys find their way into children’s…

Side of the Garment Industry Fast Fashion and Its Negative Impact on Environment and Society Christian, S. (2016, November 14). Fast Fashion is Absolutely Destroying the Planet. Retrieved from http://www.esquire.com/style/news/a50655/fast-fashion-environment/ Environmental Cost of Clothes. (2011, April 18). Retrieved from http://chinawaterrisk.org/resources/analysis-reviews/the-environmental-cost-of-clothes/ Franke, S. (2015, September 20). Clothing and the environment. Fast Fashion. 50-52…

Plastics are synthetic polymers that do not biodegrade. This means that when put into landfill, where most materials such as food would be eaten away by bacteria, plastics are not. This poses an enormous environmental threat if they are not disposed of properly. When littered, plastics can end up in ecosystems and the ocean. It is widely known that animals living in the ocean mistake plastics for food and consume them, often leading to death. Aquatic life can also be affected by leeching. Any…

mercury, phthalates, and dioxins. As one may already know, mercury is a toxic chemical or mineral which does not break down over time; however, it often generated in the form of gas, liquid, and solid. According to Kirsten, Mercury defilements are not promptly recognizable. Since they do not channel rapidly, they can bring about long haul danger as they held in the air, soil, and groundwater for centuries. Therefore, whenever people or animals are exposed to it, it can cause behavioral…