These terms don’t refer to specific chemicals in plastic, like BPA or phthalates—though plastic particles can contain these or other potentially concerning chemicals.

The health concerns surrounding endocrine disruptors, such as phthalates, BPA and PFAS, can sound scary. But what we do know suggests the risks are low.

BPA’s Zimmerman said the agency did not yet have a timeline for when it will leave the Western energy market and plans to look at implementation steps next before setting a date.

Certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), including BPA, may mimic estrogen, a key hormone in menopause. Research suggests a link between EDCs and earlier than anticipated menopause.

Microplastics, phthalates, BPA and PFAS are all around us. What to know about these potentially toxic substances, how they are used or end up in and around us — and why they’re concerning.

There are key differences between DECA at Dow High and BPA at Midland High. DECA is the marketing pathways club, while BPA is the business pathways club.

The presence of bisphenol derivatives in BPA-free bottles raises concerns. This study evaluates leaching and strategies for effective contamination reduction.

PFAS, phthalates, BPA, and microplastics: All are toxic chemicals used in plastic or other common products, and often found in the air, water, dust, and our food.

Researchers found links between higher prenatal exposure to bisphenols and high-molecular-weight phthalates with increased child weight and BMI from birth to age four in a New York cohort study.

For instance, the European Union has banned some types of phthalates in children’s toys and the use of BPA in plastic baby bottles.

Many fossil fuel–derived chemicals found in air, water, food, and manufactured products affect hormonal function. Exposure is associated with health risks, including cancers, cardiovascular ...