Phthalates in CPAP tubing?

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Phthalates in CPAP tubing?

Posted by Janet on January 28, 2008 at 13:34:27:
The health dangers of Phthalates used to soften plastics has been the subject of recent studies. They are said to be used in certain madical tubing (Newsweek, Feb.4, 2008). Does anyone know if they are present in CPAP tubing?

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Re: Phthalates in CPAP tubing? Janet 10:17 2/11/08 (0)

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