Women and Chemicals. The impact of hazardous chemicals on women
English
Description
The current report aims to summarize existing information and initiatives on the topic of women and chemicals, also at work. It provides comprehensive information on where women are affected, to which chemicals they may be exposed and what initiatives exist at international level to deal with related issues. The report does not include any specific information on workplace exposures or prevention measures but rather addresses the policy making level.
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Toxic chemicals, and especially pesticide, hexachlorocyclohexane, endosulfan, chlorpyriphos, malathion, aldicarb, formaldehyde, acrylic , styrene, crylonitrile, vinyl chloride, phthalates, bisphenol A (BPA), brominated flame retardants, heavy metals, a host of solvents, BPA, PVC, triclosan, PBDE, phthalates, perfluorinated compounds and mercury, latex, ammonia and ammonia derivatives, allergens, acrylate copolymers in aerosol-form products, and EDCs such as parabens and UV-filters, organic solvents, glycol ethers and chlorinated solvents