re: more dehp (or rather, bPA)

[cmcr@ism.net (Cold Mountain, Cold Rivers)]

i've only skimmed it, but a report in the oct. '95 _env health perspectives
supplement_ (estrogenicity symposium) cites a 1944 (!) study showing
bis-phenol-A (bPA)  to have estrogenic properties.  there've been a lot of
such old studies on estrogen activity of varied chemicals, after the
discovery of estrogen and its roles, i suppose

bPA appears to be the actual monomer of polycarbonate, rather than just an
additive, from my skimming through ... this would appear to increase its
risk.

looks like a good issue, as is another recently avail. one from niehs on
children's health/exposure in general.


on oct. 7 & 8 in wash dc there's an (industry oriented) conference:
'endocrine disrupters--advances in measuring & anlyzing their effects' --
$795 ($495 academic), proceedings for $298.  ibc usa conferences inc.
508-481-6400, fax -7911 (massachusetts).

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