Plasticizers
Children’s toys are among of the products most carefully monitored and tested for harmful chemicals. Despite long-standing laws to protect children from exposure to these chemicals, many toys still contain detectable levels of lead and other noxious compounds in violation of Proposition 65, and other consumer safety regulations.
As a neurotoxin, lead is a highly toxic...
Attention problems, Behavioral problems, Butyl benzyl phthalate ("BBP"), Developmental problems, di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), Di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP), Diminished intellectual ability, Hand-to-mouth activity, Lead, Lead poisoning, Learning disabilities, Neurotoxin, Plasticizers, Proposition 65 Warning, Settlement, Short term memory loss
From baseballs to exercise mats and sauna fitness suits to fishing gear, The Chanler Group's clients have investigated and tested a wide spectrum of sporting equipment and accessories. Their ongoing investigations have found exercise, fitness, and sporting equipment containing detectable levels of lead and phthalates being sold throughout the State of California...
Attention problems, Baseballs, Behavioral problems, Butyl benzyl phthalate ("BBP"), Developmental problems, di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), Di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP), Diminished intellectual ability, Exercise equipment, Exercise Mat, Fishing gear, Fitness equipment, Hand-to-mouth activity, Healthy lifestyle, Lead, Lead poisoning, Learning disabilities, Neurotoxin, Plasticizers, Sauna fitness suit, Short term memory loss, Sporting Equipment, Western-Hoegee Company
In recent years, The Chanler Group's clients have investigated and tested numerous types of apparel and fashion accessories for phthalate chemicals and lead. Products such as jewelry, bags, totes, wallets, belts, footwear, Halloween costumes, and key chains have tested positive for lead, di(2 ethylhexyl) phthalate (“DEHP”), butyl benzyl phthalate (“...
Aldo, Almar Sales Co., Inc., Apparel, Arsenic, Attention problems, Bags, Behavioral problems, Belts, Butyl benzyl phthalate ("BBP"), Cadmium, Developmental problems, di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), Di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP), Diminished intellectual ability, Fashion Accessories, Fashion companies, Footwear, Formaldehyde, Halloween costumes, Hand-to-mouth activity, Jewelry, Key chains, Lead, Lead poisoning, Learning disabilities, Neurotoxin, Phthalates, Plasticizers, Proposition 65 Warning, Settlement, Short term memory loss, Totes, Wallets
In just a few decades, the computer and electronics industry has experienced incredible change to become a global industry worth billions of dollars. The average person now uses a large array of computerized and electronic devices regularly. This repetitive and frequent use increases the risks associated with exposure to a number of chemicals sometimes found in...
ACCO Brands Corporation, Adapters, Attention problems, Bags for Electronics, Battery packs, Behavioral problems, Birth Defects, Butyl benzyl phthalate ("BBP"), Cables, Cases for electronics, Charging docks, Computer Industry, Computerized Devices, Detectable levels of lead, di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), Di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP), Diminished intellectual ability, Electronic devices, Electronics industry, Headphone cables, Headset cables, Keyboards, Lead, Learning disabilities, Mice, Mousepads, Neurotoxin, Phthalates, Plasticizers, Power cords, Reproductive Harm, Short term memory loss, Sleeves for electronics, Touchpads, Trackballs, Trackpads
The Chanler Group's clients have initiated many Proposition 65 enforcement actions against companies that sell a variety of automotive products, including automotive tools, chemicals, electrical components, and accessories that contain detectable levels of phthalates and the heavy metal lead. These substances are known to the State of California to cause cancer,...
Attention problems, Automotive Products, Automotive Tools, Behavioral problems, Birth Defects, Butyl benzyl phthalate ("BBP"), Cancer, Developmental problems, di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), Di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP), Diminished intellectual ability, Electrical Component, Lead, Lead poisoning, Learning disabilities, Neurotoxin, Plasticizers, Reproductive Harm, Short term memory loss
As new legislation and consumer safety standards evolve, manufacturers of tools, recreational equipment, and craft supplies have a responsibility to uphold these regulations and to make the according adjustments to their products. The Chanler Group's clients have found that many craft and hobby products contain detectable levels of phthalates and lead, chemicals known to...
Attention problems, Behavioral problems, Birth Defects, Butyl benzyl phthalate ("BBP"), Cancer, Carcinogens, Developmental problems, di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), Di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP), Diminished intellectual ability, Fishing, Fishing industry, Hand-to-mouth activity, Hobby, Lead, Lead Balancing Weights, Lead Chemicals, Lead poisoning, Learning disabilities, Neurotoxin, Phthalates, Plasticizers, Proposition 65 enforcement action, Proposition 65 Warning, Reproductive Harm, Sewing, Short term memory loss, Tackle industry, Tools, Western-Hoegee Company
The Chanler Group's clients' investigation of many ubiquitous office and stationery products has detected levels of lead and phthalates, substances known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm.
As a neurotoxin and a heavy metal, lead negatively affects the nervous system in both adults and children. Research has...
Acco Brands, Appointment books, Art, Attention problems, Behavioral problems, Binder clips, Birth Defects, Butyl benzyl phthalate ("BBP"), Cables, Calendars, Cancer, Clips, Cords, Craft and drafting supplies, Cups, Developmental problems, di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), Di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP), Diminished intellectual ability, Document storage, Fasteners, Hand-to-mouth activity, Handbags, Health hazards, Highlighters, Hooks, Identification holders, Identification products, Lanyards, Lead, Lead poisoning, Learning disabilities, Markers, Neurotoxin, Office Depot, Inc., Office fasteners, Office products, Office supplies, OfficeMax, Organization shelves, Paper clips, Pencils, Pens, Phthalates, Picture storage, Planners, Plasticizers, Portfolios, Pouches, Protectors and pouches, Reproductive Harm, Sharpeners, Short term memory loss, Stands, Staples, Stationary, Wires, Writing instruments
The numbers say it all: according to the American Pet Products Association, 62% of U.S. households (72.9 million homes) include a pet. It has been estimated that in 2012, $52.87 billion was spent on pets in the U.S. Unfortunately, many pet care products (from pet nail trimmers to pet tote/carrying bags) are made with vinyl components that may contain detectable levels of...
American Pet Products Association, Birth Defects, Butyl benzyl phthalate ("BBP"), di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), Di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP), Pet Nail Trimmers, Pet Products, Pet Supplies, Pet Tote/Carrying Bags, Plasticizers, Proposition 65, Reproductive Harm, The Chanler Group
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