Topic
Phthalates
Phthalates is a recurring research topic on Health Canon. This hub collects related explainers and protocols, newest first, each with evidence grades and practical decision frameworks.
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Hormones & Genes
Fragrance Phthalates: DEP, MEP, and What Perfume Really Adds
DEP is the fragrance solvent most people actually carry. MEP tracks perfume use within hours—not DEHP plasticizer myths.
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Environmental Health
Fragrance Biomonitoring: What Body Burden Tests Can and Cannot Say
Urine catches recent phthalates and parabens; fat and milk catch musks. One lab panel is not a diagnosis.
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Environmental Health
EU and ECHA Fragrance Rules: Allergens, REACH, and CLP Pressure
Europe leads on allergen labeling, CMR bans, and emerging musk/phthalate restrictions. The U.S. still trails on disclosure.
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Men's Health
Fragrance Phthalates and Male Reproduction: DEP, DEHP, AGD, and Semen
EPA SR: DEHP/DBP robust male reproductive evidence; DEP (fragrance-linked) only slight anti-androgen—cut mixtures, not cologne monocausality.
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Women's Health
Fragrance Personal Care and Women’s MEP Exposure: Perfume, Swaps, Pregnancy
Perfume users ~2.3× urinary MEP; HERMOSA product swap −27% MEP in 3 days—women’s leave-on PCP patterns drive exposure disparity.
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Environmental Health
Endocrine-Disrupting Fragrances: Phthalates, Musks, Labels & Avoidance That Works
“Fragrance” on a U.S. label can hide dozens of chemicals. DEP tracks perfume use; DEHP is a stronger anti-androgen from plastics—and 35% of people report health effects from fragranced products.
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