Despite the growing consumer demand for safer plastics, most products in our stores still contain a variety of additives, some of which can be toxic and not traceable, albeit counterfeit. For example: Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthlate (DEHP) is a chemical added to plastics for flexibility (source: Agency for Toxic Substances of the US). DEHP can be found in tablecloths, floor tiles, car and furniture upholstery, shower curtains, garden hoses, swimming pool liners, rainwear, baby clothes, dolls, toys, shoes and even blood storage bags. Traces of this chemical- and others- are classified as “reasonably
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