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PFASLC-MS/MS0.3 ppbEPA Compliant
BPAGC-MS0.4 ppmEU Compliant
LeadICP-MS1.2 ppmFDA Compliant
PhthalatesHPLC0.7 ppmCPSC Compliant
PFASLC-MS/MS0.3 ppbEPA Compliant
BPAGC-MS0.4 ppmEU Compliant
LeadICP-MS1.2 ppmFDA Compliant
PhthalatesHPLC0.7 ppmCPSC Compliant
PFASLC-MS/MS0.3 ppbEPA Compliant
BPAGC-MS0.4 ppmEU Compliant
LeadICP-MS1.2 ppmFDA Compliant
PhthalatesHPLC0.7 ppmCPSC Compliant
PFASLC-MS/MS0.3 ppbEPA Compliant
BPAGC-MS0.4 ppmEU Compliant
LeadICP-MS1.2 ppmFDA Compliant
PhthalatesHPLC0.7 ppmCPSC Compliant
What Are Plastic Chemicals?
Plastic chemicals are different types of substances mixed into plastics to make flexible, strong, and long-lasting. All plastic contains additional chemicals. You may have heard of some plastic chemicals like BPA, phthalates, flame retardants, and antioxidants.
Why Are Plastic Chemicals Important?
Some chemicals can leach out of plastics and into food, water, and air. When people are exposed to these chemicals, they can cause health problems like cancer, hormone disruption, and developmental issues.
How Big is the Problem?
There are over 16,000 plastic chemicals, yet less than 6% are regulated.
Over 2,000 chemicals leach from a single plastic product into water.
State of the Science on Plastic Chemicals
Microplastics in Protein
Found in almost 90% of protein sources, including plant-based options.
Americans may consume over 11,000 microplastic particles yearly from protein alone.
Food processing can introduce microplastics, making even clean foods unsafe.
Phthalates in Everyday Foods
Present in 99% of supermarket and fast foods, linked to reproductive issues.
Leach from packaging and equipment, especially into fatty and oily foods.
Phthalates can lower sperm counts and increase cancer risks.
Bisphenols in Canned Goods
Bisphenols like BPA & BPS in can linings disrupt hormones and are linked to cancer.
Even 'BPA-free' cans can contain other bisphenols with similar risks.
Often, 'BPA-free' is a marketing tactic to distract from other harmful chemicals.
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