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Exposure to phthalate compromises brain function in adult vertebrates

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139 points PaulHoule | 3 comments | 06 Nov 24 21:00 UTC | HN request time: 0.408s | 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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userbinator ◴[07 Nov 24 02:27 UTC] No.42072668[source]▶
Vast majority of food packaging is plastics like PP and PE that don't use phthalates (or any other plasticiser) as they are naturally... plastic. PVC (soft) is the major application of plasticisers.
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1. nerdponx ◴[07 Nov 24 07:21 UTC] No.42074354[source]▶
PVC piping is becoming increasingly common in households in the USA.
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2. blincoln ◴[07 Nov 24 13:37 UTC] No.42076528[source]▶
One more reason to use PEX instead of cPVC for supply lines? Or does PEX have phthalates in it as well?
3. userbinator ◴[07 Nov 24 14:58 UTC] No.42077185[source]▶
Hard PVC pipe does not contain plasticiser: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plastic_pipework#uPVC_(unplast...