Friday, June 04, 2010 If you're currently pregnant or have a
male child that was born with a genital birth defect then the
cause can most likely be linked to phthalates. What are
phthalates exactly? They are chemicals found in common household
products such as plastics, shower curtains, children's toys.
Other sources and where they are found are: DEP(diethyl
phthalate): deodorant, fragrance, hair gel, hair mousse, hair
spray, hand and body lotions DBP(dibutyle phthalate) nail
polish, deodorant, fragrances, hair spray and is considered the
least harmful of all phthalates DEHP(diethylhexyl phthalate)
fragrance *Note that they may simply be listed on the product
label as 'fragrance' Bisphenol A found in plastics can mimic
female hormones If you are pregnant, exposure to these chemicals
between your 8th and 15th week where the hormone balance directs
the sex organ development can put your fetus at great risk
because it can disrupt hormones and formation of male genitals
according to a University of Rochester stud