Phthalates

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30
Nov
2008

Pregnant Moms Asked To Skip The Hairspray To Prevent Birth Defects

Pregnant women are being asked to go ‘au natural’ amid fears that some cosmetics could lead to birth defects.
The move follows the publication of a study which found that women exposed to high levels of hairspray during pregnancy were twice as likely to have babies born with hypospadias, a condition in which the urinary tract [...]

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27
Feb
2008

Toys R Us To Carry Safer Kids Toys

Toys “R” Us is barring two chemicals that have raised safety concerns in products for infants and young children in its more than 1,500 stores.
Starting March 1, the Wayne-based toy retailer is setting a much tighter standard for the amount of lead allowed in toys made just for the chain.
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21
Feb
2008

Environmentally Friendly Toys For Kids

As the Biosphenol A and Phthlate debates rage on, parents are looking for safe toys for their kids to play with.
Green Toys has developed a line of products for kids that are made using recycled milk jugs and other environmentally friendly materials.
The company strives to minimize packaging wherever they can, and all of their boxes [...]

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4
Feb
2008

Study Raises Concerns About Safety Of Baby Products

A study conducted by the University of Washington has found elevated levels of chemicals,called phthalates in the urine of babies who’d been recently shampooed, powdered or lotioned with baby products.
Phthalates are found in many ordinary products including cosmetics, toys, vinyl flooring and medical supplies. They are used to stabilize fragrances and make plastics flexible.
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17
Oct
2007

California Bans The Sale Of Toys Containing Phthalates

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has set a precedence by passing legislation to prohibit the manufacturing, sale and distribution of vinyl toys and childcare products that contain phthalates designed for children under three, making California the first state in the country to ban these chemicals used in baby toys.

The phthalate ban was among 80 bills the [...]

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