Part 3 Flashcards
phtalates are used in what?
building materials, clothing, cosmetics, perfumes, food packaging, toys, vinyl, lubricants, adhesives, ink, medical devides and tubing
when were phtalates banned in children’s toys?
2008
what are the adverse health effects of phtalates?
developmental abnormalities fetal death infertility/decreased sperm count asthma allergy obesity some cancers
how do you reduce phtalate exposure?
used things labeled as phtalate free
avoid anything that says “fragrance”
avoid plastics with recycling code 3
phtalate free toys and beauty products
what is a paraben?
a preservative that prevents growth of microbes in cosmetic, pharmaceutical and food products
how are humans exposed to parabens?
primarily absrobed through the skin
(shampoo, conditioner, lotion, facial/shower clenasers and scrubs, deoderant)
also absorbed from GI tract and blood
what are the harmful effects of parabens?
infertility, decreased sperm count, asthma, allergies, obesity, some cancers (particularly breast cancer)
how do you reduce your paraben exposrue?
most commonly avoid ingredients that are labeled methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, butylparaben
what is the technical definition of essential oil?
products obtained from raw vegetable material, either by distillation with water or steam, from the epicarp of citrus fruit through a mechanical process, or by distillation
what is the reality of essential oils?
they are mixtures of natural, aromatic, volatile oily liquids obtained from several parts of plants, including leaves and flowers
what is the job of the oil excreted from plants, for the plant?
protection from pathogenic microorganisms, repel insects or limit consumption by herbivores by causing a terrible taste
what factors of essential oils affect safety?
method of application dose of oil used person being treated potential toxicity of oil purity and freshness of oil
what are the 3 types of application for oils?
topical
inhalation/aromatic
internal
topic method of application for oils?
risk for irritation, allergy, phototoxicity
long term use associated with significant increased risk of allergy to specific oil
should never be used in or near eyes
inhalation/aromatic method application for oils?
less likely to be a risk, but several cases of lung dysfunction in kids following use
usual side effects include headache and nausea
