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Harmful Plastics

17 March 2008

There is growing evidence for more concern about PVC or vinyl. This chemical is found in our adhesives, detergents, lubricating oils, solvents, automotive plastics, plastic clothing, personal-care products (such as soap, shampoo, deodorants, fragrances, hair spray, nail polish), as well as toys and building materials. PVC leaches through it's products into our bodies causing concerns of cancer. One of the main concerns of this product is it's ability to replicate estrogen in our bodies.