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Frequently Asked Questions about phthalates and plasticisers
… total consumption of plasticisers, their share increased from 35% in 1999 to 67% in 2008. According to the action group “PVC and Umwelt” (“PVC and the environment”) the … to cause damage to health through changes in the hormone system. Some phthalates may, for example, affect male fertility. For instance, the Member States of the …