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Environmental Considerations
During the production of diapers, several chemical compounds are added for various purposes. These chemicals are all used to produce one disposable diaper and can all affect the patient’s overall health. Also, there is much debate about whether to use reusable (cotton) diapers or single-use (disposable diapers). Reusable (cotton) diapers use 72% fewer raw materials per equivalent use than do single-use diapers (Lehrburger, 1991). The chemicals used to produce one disposable diaper can be found below (Karpisz et al. 2021):
Element
Function
Untoward Side Effects
Tributylin (TBT)
Biocide- Prevents the growth of bacteria
Poisonous to marine life
Damages fertility
Bleach
Bleaching process produces dioxins
Dioxins are known carcinogens and cause respiratory problems
Highly toxic
Sodium Polyacrylate (SAP)
Moisture absorbent
Implicated in Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)
Can cause skin irritation and respiratory problems
Phthalates
Used to often plastics and eliminate odors
Infants are susceptible to adverse reactions