Phthalate Exposure Study Points To Cosmetic Sources

US health scientists are to publish a study which shows that people are exposed to much higher levels of phthalates than anticipated. Phthalates which are used widely in PVC and many other diverse applications have oestrogenic properties which, at high doses, can damage reproductive tissues and cause deformities in developing embryos. The study has found strong indications that cosmetics may be an important source of this hazardous material.