From shelf to stream: occurrence of parabens in personal care products and urban waters of La Plata, Argentina

Key Points

• Parabens were found in urban waters, suggesting a contamination source from personal care products.
• The study detected multiple types of parabens across various water samples in La Plata, highlighting concerns.
• Analysis of water samples involved identifying specific paraben compounds present in the environment.
• These findings underscore the necessity for monitoring and regulating parabens to protect aquatic ecosystems.