Chemicals contained in the upholstery of old furniture, affect the levels of sex hormones and increase the number of miscarriages in pregnant women.
We are talking about polybrominated diphenol ethers (PBDEs), flame retardant, which the 70-ies are used in upholstered furniture, automobile parts and home electronics.
There are 209 varieties of PBDEs, but only three compositions were designed for commercial applications. This PentaBDE Octa and Deca-BDE, which is often associated with the disorder of the liver and thyroid gland.
In Europe, their use has been banned since the 90's, writes Daily Telegraph. That polybrominated diphenol ethers accumulate in the blood of women, and the higher concentration of these substances.
The less their chances of getting pregnant. In addition, according to scientists, PBDEs affect the level of sex hormones, because of what increases the likelihood of miscarriage if a woman is still pregnant.
We also recall that in December last year the New York scientists have begun a long-term study of the effect of substances contained in plastic bottles, toys, medical equipment, pillows and furniture upholstery.
5 million dollars is spent on experts to determine whether to stay in the human body, microscopic amounts of such chemicals, and whether they have a lasting effect on health.
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