Phthalates in Plastics and Possible Human Health Effects.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Administrative law.

Consumer protection.

Hormones.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (23 pages, digital, PDF file)

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2008.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

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 offspring. Reviews Federal evaluation and regulation; European Union and State regulation; and proposed amendment to H.R. 4040, the Consumer Product Safety Commission Reform Act, to restrict the use of six phthalates in certain toys and child-care products. Considers scientific basis for concerns, and likely impact of amendment.

Notes:

Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Dec. 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC.

CRS Report.

Other Format:

Microfiche version: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Phthalates in Plastics and Possible Human Health Effects

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