Several non-ortho phthalate plasticizers, including ATBC, DEHA, DINCH, DOTP, and ESBO,
are currently used in flexible PVC applications for food packaging and processing. The aim …

Background Epidemiologic studies indicated that phthalate exposure might be associated
with diabetes mellitus (DM). However, discrepancies existed. The link between phthalate …

Background Harmonized data describing simultaneous exposure to a large number of
environmental contaminants in-utero and during childhood is currently very limited …

Face masks are necessary for fighting against the coronavirus disease 2019 around the
world. As the face mask is usually made from polymers and phthalates are widely-used …

Environmental exposures during early life play a critical role in life-course health, yet the
molecular phenotypes underlying environmental effects on health are poorly understood. In …

Along with the restrictions of phthalate esters (PAEs), a variety of nonphthalate plasticizers
(NPPs) have been increasingly used for industrial needs. Knowledge remains limited on the …

Our understanding is limited concerning the interaction mechanism between widespread
phthalate esters and staple crops, which have strong implications for human exposure …

Background Many phthalates are environmental pollutants and toxic to humans. Following
phthalate regulations, human exposure to phthalates has globally decreased with time in …

Indoor dust has been extensively used for assessment of indoor contamination, especially
for semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs). In the present study, the occurrence of four …

Background Concerns have been raised whether exposure to endocrine-disrupting
chemicals (EDCs) can alter reproductive functions and play a role in the aetiology of …