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with some bactericidal and fungicidal properties. | with some bactericidal and fungicidal properties. | ||
There are a few natural sources of | There are a few natural sources of methylparaben, though the cosmetic use is synthesized. | ||
It will break down, except perhaps in high concentrations. | It will break down, except perhaps in high concentrations. | ||
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There have been questions about health implications. | There have been questions about health implications. | ||
The bactericidal property at high concentrations is best avoided anyway, | |||
though at low concentrations is probably gentler than disinfectant handwash. | |||
It is a possible allergen. | It is a possible allergen. | ||
There seems to be no evidence it is a carcinogen. | There seems to be no evidence it is a carcinogen. | ||
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A study suggested early development (first three years) might be affected, | A study suggested early development (first three years) might be affected, | ||
and while not conclusive, | and while not conclusive, a better-safe-than-sorry around baby products is just a good idea. | ||
Also, this link applies to propylparabens and butylparabens; methylparabens was not implicated. | |||
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Revision as of 03:11, 30 September 2023
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BIG RED TEXT HELLO: This is not health advice, or necessarily correct. Do not make health decisions based on just this. Do your own research, and not just the stuff that agrees with your opinions.
But first
Everything is chemicals, and everything is toxic at high concentrations
Toxin, poison, venom
Some things worth talking about
Pesticides
BPA
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Phtalates
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PFAS
PFOA
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