Response to Comment on Occupational Exposure of Canadian Nail Salon Workers to Plasticizers Including Phthalates and Organophosphate Esters

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Occupational Exposure of Canadian Nail Salon Workers to Plasticizers Including Phthalates and Organophosphate Esters

Linh Nguyen et al.

Summary: This study assessed the personal exposure of nail salon workers in Toronto, Canada to 10 phthalates and 19 organophosphate esters. The results showed significant correlations between the levels of these compounds detected in passive silicone brooches and wristbands and those in active air samplers. Additionally, the higher concentrations of these compounds on the silicone brooches and wristbands suggest that these passive samplers can be used to measure the exposure of nail salon workers.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (2022)

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Urinary phthalate metabolites and alternatives and serum sex steroid hormones among pre- and postmenopausal women from NHANES, 2013-16

Sara E. Long et al.

Summary: This study investigated the association between phthalate metabolites and sex hormone concentrations in women, finding that DEHP was associated with lower estradiol and bioavailable testosterone concentrations in postmenopausal women, while DINCH was associated with higher free testosterone, bioavailable testosterone, and free androgen index. DEHTP was associated with a higher testosterone-to-estradiol ratio. Further research is needed to explore the safety of these chemicals.

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2021)

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