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New Law Bans Chemical Found In Toys

by Jon Hamilton, NPR
February 12, 2009

A federal law went into effect this week banning certain chemicals from children's toys and other products. Chemicals called phthalates make plastic toys soft. A child chewing on a toy made with phthalates could ingest the chemical, which could create health risks, studies indicate.

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  • Morning Edition, February 12, 2009
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