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Polyethylene terephthalate may yield endocrine disruptors.

Content Provider	Europe PMC
Author	Sax, Leonard
Copyright Year	2010
Abstract	BackgroundRecent reports suggest that endocrine disruptors may leach into the contents of bottles made from polyethylene terephthalate (PET). PET is the main ingredient in most clear plastic containers used for beverages and condiments worldwide and has previously been generally assumed not to be a source of endocrine disruptors.ObjectiveI begin by considering evidence that bottles made from PET may leach various phthalates that have been putatively identified as endocrine disruptors. I also consider evidence that leaching of antimony from PET containers may lead to endocrine-disrupting effects.DiscussionThe contents of the PET bottle, and the temperature at which it is stored, both appear to influence the rate and magnitude of leaching. Endocrine disruptors other than phthalates, specifically antimony, may also contribute to the endocrine-disrupting effect of water from PET containers.ConclusionsMore research is needed in order to clarify the mechanisms whereby beverages and condiments in PET containers may be contaminated by endocrine-disrupting chemicals.
ISSN	00916765
Journal	Environmental Health Perspectives
Volume Number	118
PubMed Central reference number	PMC2854718
Issue Number	4
PubMed reference number	20368129
e-ISSN	15529924
DOI	10.1289/ehp.0901253
Language	English
Publisher	National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Publisher Date	2010-04-01
Access Restriction	Open
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Subject Keyword	antimony bottled water endocrine disruptors leaching phthalates polyethylene terephthalate
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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