Hazardous Chemicals in Consumer Products

Results of products tested by TNO

Publication date: October 2003

Summary
That hazardous chemicals are present in our environment is confirmed by several studies and is becoming increasingly well documented. However, only few people are aware that a number of these chemicals are used as additives in consumer goods we buy and use in our home everyday. In this study been tested for the presence of bisphenol-A, alkylphenols and ethoxylates, phthalates, musks and organotin compounds. Additionally a selected number of samples were analysed to identify other than the target compounds.