Phthalates are plasticizers in various products and regarded as endocrine disruptors due to
their anti-androgen effects. Environmental occurrence and toxicities of parent phthalates …

Phthalates (diesters of phthalic acid) are widely used as plasticizers and additives in many
consumer products. Laboratory animal studies have reported the endocrine-disrupting and …

The recent literature describing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in air, water, soil
and sediment, waste sludge, biomonitoring, toxicity, are reviewed. Aspects of sampling …

Because bisphenol A (BPA) is a high production volume chemical, we examined over 500
peer-reviewed studies to understand its global distribution in effluent discharges, surface …

Human exposure to pesticides can be estimated through different approaches. The
approach adopted in this study is based on internal dose measures. Studies published …

The impact of municipal solid waste incineration (MSWI) on the environment and on human
health was assessed by a life cycle assessment (LCA) approach. Even if risk assessment …

Phthalates are widely used in consumer products. People are frequently exposed to
phthalates due to their applications in daily life. In this study, 14 phthalate metabolites were …

Parabens, benzophenone‐3 (BP3), and phthalates are commonly used as antimicrobial
conservator, UV‐filter, and plasticizer, respectively, and are thought to exhibit endocrine …

Mounting evidence suggests possible adverse effects of intrauterine exposure to certain
phenols and phthalates, two classes of endocrine disruptor chemicals, on the develo** …

Synthetic organic chemicals can be used in personal care and consumer products. Data on
potential human health effects of these chemicals are limited—sometimes even …