Polyethylene Terephthalate May Yield Endocrine Disruptors

2009161 citationsJournal Articlediamond Open Access

Authors

Leonard Sax · Montgomery Botanical Center

Abstract

More research is needed in order to clarify the mechanisms whereby beverages and condiments in PET containers may be contaminated by endocrine-disrupting chemicals.

Topics & Keywords

Effects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicals Microplastics and Plastic Pollution Toxic Organic Pollutants Impact

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Clean water and sanitation

Publication Details

Published in: Environmental Health Perspectives

Volume 118, Issue 4, pp. 445-448

DOI: 10.1289/ehp.0901253

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