Plastic toys as a source of exposure to bisphenol-A and phthalates at childcare facilities
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DOI: 10.1007/s10661-017-6438-9
Abstract: Infants and toddlers are constantly exposed to toys at childcare facilities. Toys are made of a variety of plastics that often use endocrine-disrupting chemicals such as bisphenol-A (BPA) and phthalates as their building blocks. The… read more here.
Keywords: childcare facilities; toys source; exposure; source exposure ... See more keywords
Contamination by hazardous elements in low-priced children’s plastic toys bought on the local markets of Karachi, Pakistan
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-19362-0
Abstract: Children’s plastic toys may contain toxic metals to which infants and young children can be orally exposed and may pose acute or chronic adverse health effects. This research aims to evaluate the total metal concentrations… read more here.
Keywords: children plastic; bought local; local markets; plastic toys ... See more keywords