Plastic food packaging contains thousands of chemicals, study ...
WEBMar 19, 2024 — Chemicals extracted from consumer products in 5 countries interacted with endocrine and metabolic systems in cell-based lab tests. A study examining plastic food packaging from five countries ...
How companies are getting 1,4-dioxane out of home and ...
WEBMar 22, 2020 — Growing worries about dioxane are forcing cleaning product makers—and the chemical companies that supply them—to adapt. Citing concerns about groundwater contamination, New York State passed a ...
Unwanted reaction causes benzene to form in acne medication ...
WEBMar 11, 2024 — Valisure has found benzene in multiple consumer products in recent years, including hand sanitizer, sunscreen, dry shampoo, and aerosol antifungal medication.
Benzene is, again, found in personal care products
WEBOct 26, 2022 — Unilever has recalled hundreds of lots of dry shampoo sprays because of benzene contamination. The carcinogenic chemical benzene has cropped up in another batch of personal care products, this ...
Erika Milczek is replacing banned chemicals in consumer products
WEBMar 8, 2020 — Milczek next began identifying ingredients in consumer products that were under scrutiny or banned by retailers, the US Food and Drug Administration, and other regulatory bodies.
Finding benzene everywhere we look - Chemical & Engineering …
WEBDec 20, 2021 — None are easy questions to answer. Benzene is found in petroleum and most kinds of smoke, and its derivatives are ubiquitous in natural and synthetic materials. Acute exposure to benzene carries ...
Swapping out silicone in our skin and hair products
WEBMay 26, 2023 — People tend to be conscious of the safety and environmental impact of the chemicals they apply directly to their skin and hair. It’s usually a good thing: the personal care sector often leads ...