Dangerous additives in plasticStudy uncovers thousands of chemicals of concern in plastics
A new study by Empa and international research teams shows: Plastics contain over 16,000 chemicals - many of which are potentially hazardous to humans and the environment. For the first time, the analysis provides a sound basis for making plastics safer, more transparent and more sustainable.
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The global "plastosphere" contains more than 16,000 chemicals. The new study provides the first comprehensive overview of all the chemicals that can be contained in plastics.