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John Bailey Responds to Study on Phthalates in Baby Care Products

STATEMENT BY JOHN BAILEY, CHIEF SCIENTIST PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS COUNCIL

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By: TOM BRANNA

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Statement by John Bailey, Chief Scientist The Personal Care Products Council Response to study on phthalate exposure in baby care products A recent study published this month in the journal, Pediatrics, suggests that the use of baby lotion, powder, and shampoo is linked to the presence of phthalates in babies. Phthalates are a large family of compounds used in a wide variety of everyday products. They are used primarily as plasticizers, giving flexibility to rubber, plastic, or resin and c...

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