A Survey of Phthalates and Parabens in Personal Care Products from the United States and Its Implications for Human Exposure
University at Albany, State University of New York · Wadsworth Center · +1 more institution
Abstract
Despite the widespread usage of phthalates and parabens in personal care products (PCPs), little is known about concentrations and profiles as well as human exposure to these compounds through the use of PCPs. In this study, nine phthalates and six parabens were determined in 170 PCPs (41 rinse-off and 109 leave-on), including 20 baby care products collected from Albany, New York. Phthalates were less frequently found in rinse-off PCPs but were more frequently found in perfumes (detection frequency of 100% for diethyl phthalate [DEP], 67% for dibutyl phthalate [DBP]), skin toners (90% for DEP), and nail polishes (90% for DBP). Parabens were found in ∼40% of rinse-off products and ∼60% of leave-on products. The…
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- 100%
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- 33
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2Topics & keywords
- Phthalate
- Diethyl phthalate
- Cosmetics
- Dibutyl phthalate
- Toxicology
- Medicine
- Chemistry
- Biology