Phthalate

If a survey were to be conducted asking whether bottled water or tap water were most convenient, the majority of people are more than likely to say that bottled water is. Bottled water is seen to be the more convenient option by society, because it does appear that way. If someone were in a hurry can simply grab a bottle of water before they walked out the door, and they can even refill it throughout the day. The majority of fast food restaurants offer bottled water as an option because it is…

microplastic will adsorb persistent organic pollutants (POPs) where levels become highly concentrated due to large surface area (Rios et al., 2010, other citations). Potential exists for chemicals added to plastic during the manufacturing process, such as phthalates, antioxidants, flame retardants and dyes to leach into the environment (citation). Both the chemicals sorbing onto the plastic and leaching from it are possible endocrine disruptors and are…

can emit mercury, a neurotoxin, in small amounts into the air. Carpets cannot be fully cleaned of mercury and vacuums should not be used to pick it up. 3. New electronics and other plastic products. Products made with polyvinyl chloride can emit phthalates, which have…

Chan, Marcus IR #3 - Do the benefits of fast food outweighs the disadvantage? Introduction Fast food is believed to have been birth in 1916 in Wichita, Kansas. (Tracy V. Wilson, 2016) However the assembly-line system of food preparation we associate with modern fast food restaurants didn’t come until the original McDonald’s got its start in the 1940s. (“McDonald’s History”, 2016) Fast food also have a lot of negative effects on humans as well, fast food is junk food which causes different kinds…

hazardous to crops (Rustagi, Pradhan & Singh, 2011). Chemical substances such as phthalates used as plasticizers in Poly Vinyl Chloride are toxic and pose a health risk to animals and crops (Rustagi, Pradhan & Singh, 2011). Plasticizers are merely substances added to plastic to enhance their flexibility (Rustagi, Pradhan & Singh, 2011). Furthermore, Rustagi, Pradhan and Singh (2011) assert that the “Release of phthalates during manufacture, use, and disposal of PVC products, in addition to their…

Two types of polymeric binder were used; Epoxy resin (GY-257) added in polyamide hardener (HY-840) and the resin: hardener ratio was (1:0.5). Polyester resin was (Crystic-196 general purpose resin) added to a catalyst (50 % solution of dimethyl phthalate in methyl ethyl ketene peroxide), and the accelerator (1 % solution of cobalt naphthanate in styrene). Both the catalyst and accelerator were added to (2 % by weight of resin). The analysis revealed that polymer concrete gave higher compressive,…

Endocrine regulation has begun very early in the development of a person. Every process in the body is kept balanced by the interaction of the nervous system and the endocrine system. The endocrine system is composed of endocrine glands that secrete hormones. Hormones are regulators of metabolism, growth, development, reproduction, and other activities. They also play roles in fluid and electrolyte balance, acid-base balance, and energy metabolism 1. One of the hormones is called the…

For example, the phthalate contained in some hairspray used for toddlers’ hair during pageants could disrupt the growing kids’ hormones and lead to lung cancer and stunted growth. Moreover, wearing heels from a very young age can cause lower back pain. Indeed, heels push…

How would you feel if you were just a small child being told you aren’t beautiful naturally? Would you enjoy being made up with fake teeth, better known as flippers in the pageant world, fake hair, fake tan, plastered in makeup, and even fake nails? How would you like it if you were shoved in skimpy outfit after skimpy outfit and had to strut around a stage with it on? Would you have fun with your mother, father, coach, and other relatives putting constant pressure on you to be the best, to be…

Without a good night’s sleep, your life can become a nightmare as you fight chronic sleep deprivation, but memory foam mattresses can help you achieve nirvana in the realm of dreamland. Sleep deprivation is not something to be taken lightly. Chronic sleep deprivation inhibits creative thinking patterns and many other higher brain functions. Pressure point arousal is one of the main causes of sleep deprivation, and it occurs when the body is consistently awakened from deep sleep due to minor…