A new first-of-its-kind study at the University of Birmingham in the UK shows that chemical additives in microplastics can leach into the body through sweat.
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are chemicals added to plastics and things such as furniture foam padding, wire insulation, plastic cabinets for televisions, computers, and small appliances to make them fire-resistant, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
