Analysis and Assessment of Exposure to Selected Phthalates Found in Children’s Toys in Christchurch, New Zealand

Analysis and Assessment of Exposure to Selected Phthalates Found in Children’s Toys in Christchurch, New Zealand

Internationally several phthalates are subject to regulatory control regarding maximum allowable concentrations in children’s toys. Such regulation is not in place in New Zealand. Phthalates have been associated with developmental toxicity and endocrine disruption. We determined the concentration of...

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Main Authors: Matthew James Ashworth, Andrew Chappell, Ellen Ashmore, Jefferson Fowles
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-01-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
phthalate
exposure
children
toys
mixture
hazard index
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/15/2/200

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