Exposure to supposedly “safer” phthalate substitute during pregnancy linked to smaller newborns

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By Sarah HowardOct 27, 2026, 1:45 pm113 ptsTrending
Exposure to di(isononyl) cyclohexane-1,2-dicarboxylate (DINCH), a chemical additive commonly used in soft plastics like food packaging, is linked to adverse birth outcomes, according to a large U.S. study published in Environment International. In short: Higher DINCH exposure during pregnancy was associated…

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