Phthalate and novel plasticizer concentrations in food items
High molecular weight phthalates like di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and diisononyl phthalate (DiNP) are commonly used as plasticizers in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) materials such as food
Several types of phthalate plasticizers, used for decades but
Plasticizer chemicals phthalates by name again found to be safe for infants and toddlers in toys. Also safe in sex toys, so that covers the entire age range, it would seem. Several types of phthalate plasticizers, used for decades but once shunned, now safe again! | American Council on Science and Health
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Some common phthalate plasticizers are: Low Molecular Weight Ortho Phthalates Dimethyl phthalate (DMP), used in fragrances, as an insect repellent, and in several industrial processes as a solvent/carrier Diethyl phthalate (DEP), used in fragrances as a carrier and extender/fixative Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP)
Phthalates - US EPA
Phthalates are a class of manufactured chemicals commonly used to increase the flexibility of plastics in a wide array of consumer products. More than 470 million pounds of phthalates are produced or imported in the United States each year. 1. By far the most common use of phthalates is in the production of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) products. 2
A review of common non-ortho-phthalate plasticizers for use
Dialkyl phthalate esters (phthalates) are ubiquitous chemicals used extensively as plasticizers, solvents and adhesives in a range of industrial and consumer products. 1,2-Cyclohexane dicarboxylic
- Which phthalate is used as a plasticizer for PVC?
- DTDP is the highest weight dialkyl phthalate to be used as a plasticizer. It was widely used as a high temperature plasticizer for PVC until trimellitates came into existence. It needs high processing temperatures for compounding with PVC. Cost: Phthalates are used as PVC plasticizers since the earliest days of flexible PVC.
- How many phthalates are there in indoor plasticizers?
- The global occurrence and concentrations of indoor plasticizers were reviewed. Widely reported 10 phthalates and 14 alternative plasticizers were investigated. Indoor plasticizers in 4 phases were discussed across multiple dimensions. Mass transfer and partition of plasticizer were analyzed for all indoor interfaces.
- Do polyvinyl chloride microplastics release phthalate and non-phthalate plasticizers into sediment?
- This study investigated the leaching of phthalate and non-phthalate plasticizers from polyvinyl chloride microplastics (MPs) into sediment and their degradation over a 30-d period via abiotic and biotic processes. The results showed that 3579% of plasticizers were released into the sediment from the MPs and > 99.9% degradation was achieved.
- How are phthalates and alternative plasticizers classified?
- Based on the classifications of plasticizers, the total concentrations of phthalates and alternative plasticizers were summed separately for source, gas, particle and dust phases. The data were further categorized by continent and sampled years to explore variation trends.
- What phthalate plasticizers are most commonly used?
- Most commonly used phthalate plasticizers include: DEHP: Low molecular weight ortho-phthalate. Still the world’s most widely used PVC plasticizer Aliphatic dibasic acid Esters – These include chemicals such as glutarates, adipates, azelates and sebacates. Made from aliphatic dibasic acids such as adipic acid and alcohols.
- Are alternative plasticizers more dangerous than phthalates?
- In contrast to phthalates, alternative plasticizers were reported less frequently and had lower dust-phase concentrations , . DINCH and DEHT were the top two alternative plasticizers of concern due to their high detection rates (see the dust sheet of Supplementary Material B for details).
