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Exposure to phthalate compromises brain function in adult vertebrates

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91 points PaulHoule | 1 comments | 06 Nov 24 21:00 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source
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macrolime ◴[06 Nov 24 21:52 UTC] No.42070053[source]▶
How relevant is this for plastic food packaging?
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readyplayernull ◴[06 Nov 24 21:59 UTC] No.42070144[source]▶
> Typically, plasticizers are not chemically bound to the polymer, but can leak out over time and thus can affect humans and other organisms.

I wouldn't risk heating food with any kind of plastic.

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1. londons_explore ◴[06 Nov 24 22:38 UTC] No.42070636[source]▶
I'd like to see a study of the dosage from heating food in plastic containers vs the risks from storing food in plastic for days or weeks while in the supermarket, or transporting water for food making in plastic pipes, or growing crops for human consumption in phthalate contaminated land, or eating food from cans lined with phthalates etc.

There are so many potential sources, and it doesn't really make any sense to put effort into something that isn't a substantial source.