Location
Parker-Reed, SSWAC
Start Date
1-5-2014 9:00 AM
End Date
1-5-2014 10:00 AM
Project Type
Poster- Restricted to Campus Access
Description
Phthalates, esters of phthalic acid, can be found in almost all personal care products from cosmetics to perfume to deodorant because of their ability to retain color and fragrance within these products. This class of chemicals has been identified to have endocrine disrupting properties as seen by its antiandrogen effect on male fetuses. A growing concern among women is the threat of breast cancer from phthalate exposure as most personal care products indicate some phthalate presence. Our research serves to evaluate if there is in fact correlation between the chemical and breast cancer by evaluating a variety of scientific studies that have produced contradictory responses.
Faculty Sponsor
Gail Carlson
Sponsoring Department
Colby College. Environmental Studies Program
CLAS Field of Study
Interdisciplinary Studies
Event Website
http://www.colby.edu/clas
ID
455
Assessing the Correlation Between Phthalate Exposure from Personal Care Products and an Increased Breast Cancer Risk
Parker-Reed, SSWAC
Phthalates, esters of phthalic acid, can be found in almost all personal care products from cosmetics to perfume to deodorant because of their ability to retain color and fragrance within these products. This class of chemicals has been identified to have endocrine disrupting properties as seen by its antiandrogen effect on male fetuses. A growing concern among women is the threat of breast cancer from phthalate exposure as most personal care products indicate some phthalate presence. Our research serves to evaluate if there is in fact correlation between the chemical and breast cancer by evaluating a variety of scientific studies that have produced contradictory responses.
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