A New Discovery

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In this article, it tells us that there are toxic chemicals in everyday items such as erasers, shoes, pencil cases, and even sex toys. This group of chemicals is known as phthalates and a study group focused of that group of chemicals which is banned in the European Union since 1999 for the safety of the children and could damage their sexual development as children. Even in big supermarkets they store hundreds of items containing this toxic chemical and routinely used by children. A study shows that one type of phthalates that is particularly harmful for humans was found in an eraser which that level would be banned in other toys.


In my opinion, this study really mean alot because it damages heath, plus it is dangerous for children and affects their development in being an adult. This chemical shouldn't be creeping around in plain sight, but should be banned not just from the European Union, but also Canada. The impact is huge because you never know what could have this sort of chemical unless you really dig deep. It is a dangerous situation if you leave a toddler unattended and the child starts to chew on random things around the house. It could lead to serious illness. In the story it tells us a scenario of how a student starts chewing on the end of his/her pencil eraser. Imagine if that was your child and he/her got really sick. Would you approve of those items? I think not. This is a big chemical around in basic everyday items.