plastics in the news again...use a nalgene? cosmetics?

[deejayshakur]

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[Analog]

Scientists in America have found the first evidence that common chemicals used in products as diverse as cosmetics, toys, plastic wrap and plastic bags may harm the development of unborn baby boys. Researchers have long known that high levels of substances called phthalates have gender-bending effects on male animals, making them more feminine and leading to poor sperm quality and infertility. The new study suggests that even normal levels of phthalates, which are ubiquitous, can disrupt the development of male babies' reproductive organs.

The discovery poses a huge problem for the chemical industry, which is already embroiled in a battle with the government over the European Union's proposals on chemical safety.

Several types of phthalates, which are used to make plastics more pliable, and have been around for more than 50 years, have been banned, but many are still produced in vast quantities.

http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2005/05/27/plastics_and_boys/index_np.html

 

[Eli]

This really isnt a surprise...

We come up with all these new chemicals, and it's going to take a generation or two before we can see any ill effects....

 

[AntiEverything]

So plastic makes you gay?

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: AntiEverything
So plastic makes you gay?

no, they make you impotent

 

[AntiEverything]

Originally posted by: ElFenix

Originally posted by: AntiEverything
So plastic makes you gay?

no, they make you impotent

substances called phthalates have gender-bending effects on male animals, making them more feminine

 

[Amused]

Folks, this is ONE study. It has yet to be reviewed AND repeated.

That is the basis of science. The results MUST be able to be repeated independently.

 

[brigden]

Who gives a fuck?