Endocrine Disruptor
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Optimizing Chromatographic Techniques for Comprehensive Paraben Analysis to Enhance Safety in Consumer Products
Abstract: Parabens (PBs), such as methylparaben (MePB), ethylparaben (EtPB), propylparaben (PrPB), and butylparaben (BuPB), are widely used as preservatives in pharmaceuticals, food, and personal care products due to their antibacterial properties. However, there are growing worries about their potential to disrupt hormonal functions, which has led to stricter regulations. This study focuses on creating a robust high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method for quickly measuring all four parabens in consumer goods. We …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 228–243 Read article
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Dioxin Sources, Types, Toxicity, and Removal Technologies: A Review
Abstract: This review provides a comprehensive investigation of dioxin, an endocrine-disrupting compound, and its impacts on environment and human health. Dioxin have antagonistic effects on hormones. It is pivotal to identify the origin of dioxin exposure for the well-being of environment and human health. Hence, the sources of dioxin, its dispersion, concentrations in air, water and soil medias, and health effects are discussed in detail. Endocrine disrupting compounds are categorized into …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 11–19 Read article