Alarming level of phthalate contamination has been found in the of the state capital, as per a study conducted by AN College, Patna and funded by the state department of Environment, forest and Climate-change”>Climate Change.
Phthalates, a group of chemicals commonly used in plasticizers and as softeners for Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), have become ubiquitous in the environment due to their unrestrained use and improper disposal.
The research revealed the presence of different types of phthalate compounds, indicating a significant level of soil contamination.
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