Phthalates in Plastics and Possible Human Health Effects.

Provides background on chemicals known as phthalates, which are used to make the plastics found in numerous consumer products. Addresses concerns over possible human health effects from phthalate exposure, including disruption of hormonal functions and malformations of reproductive organs of offspri...

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Corporate Authors:	Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2008.
Series:	U.S. Congressional Research.
Subjects:	Administrative law. Chemicals. Consumer protection. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book