Tag: endocrine disruptor

  • Figuring out Phthalates

    Figuring out Phthalates

    Phthalates. That’s a fun word to spell, not so much fun to be exposed to. Unfortunately we’ve all been exposed to phthalates; they’re dubbed the “everywhere chemicals” because they are quite frankly everywhere. Let’s start at the beginning. Phthalates have been widely used since the 1950s. They are esters of phthalic acid. What’s an ester?…