Polyvinvyl Alcohol (PVA)

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Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) is a water-soluble plastic commercially used in laundry and dish detergent pods (LDPs).

Sources of Exposure: Detergent pods, dryer sheets

Health Impacts: Exposure to PVA has been connected to human carcinogenesis. PVA is also released into the environment from wastewater, which is a threat to ecosystems due to the potential mobilization of heavy metals and other hydrophilic contaminants.

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