Phthalates - GreenFacts
DIDP and DINP are two very similar phthalates. They are mainly used in PVC and other plastics, but also in some inks, paints and adhesives. Main conclusions: DIDP in toys may pose a risk; more research may be needed on the environmental effects of DIDP and DINP. More... Latest update: 15 December 2005 Summary available in [ en ] [ es ] [ fr ]
Phthalate Risks and Alternatives | Center for Advanced Life
Some of the most common phthalates found in PVC applications include DEHP, DBP, DEP, and DiNP. DEHP was historically the most commonly used phthalate for plasticizing PVC, but in 2015 it was banned in most product applications in Europe due to concerns over its endocrine-disrupting potential.
Alternative Plasticizers As Emerging Global Environmental and
The max. concn. for DEHP was detd. in 2006 in samples from Rehlingen/Saar (6720 ng/g dry wt. (dw)). By 2017, the DEHP concn. in Rehlingen had dropped to 2080 ng/g dw. Currently, Diisononyl phthalate (DINP) is the plasticizer with the highest levels in the SPM samples (max. value 4150 ng/g dw in Rehlingen/Saar).
3 Identified alternatives to DEHP, DBP and BBP
The list should cover the main alternatives for each of the three phthalates DEHP, DBP, and BBP. Representation of major substance groups used as plasticisers based on description above. Substances with identified significant environment and health effects (CMR or PBT, based on reviews in COWI, 2009 a) were not suggested for further assessment.
Diverging trends of plasticizers (phthalates and non
Background European chemicals management aims to protect human health and the environment from legacy and emerging contaminants. The plasticizer market changed in response to the restriction of low molecular weight (LMW) phthalate plasticizers such as Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) due to their hazardous properties. We investigated patterns and trends of 19 regulated and emerging
- Is DINCH a suitable alternative to DEHP & BBP?
- It was found in 25% and 48%, respectively, of the analysed products. It was also reported as used for toys by Danish toy manufacturers (with contract production in China). The data available does not allow a closer assessment of DINCH's technical suitability as alternative to DEHP, DBP and BBP.
- Is ASE a good alternative to DEHP?
- ASE is a general plasticiser alternative to DEHP. The producer has indicated significant market experience for most traditional DEHP, DBP and BBP uses. The performance of ATBC on some parameters seems similar to DEHP, indicating technical suitability for substitution of DEHP for some applications.
- Can GTA replace DBP and BBP?
- According to a producer, GTA can substitute for DBP and BBP in adhesives, inks and coatings. The price of GTA is somewhat higher that DEHP (and DBP and BBP). The data available does not allow a closer assessment of GTA's technical suitability as alternative to DEHP, DBP and BBP.
- Is Dina a good alternative to DEHP?
- DEHT is a general plasticiser alternative to DEHP. Today, terephthalates like DEHT are more commonly used in the USA than elsewhere. DINA has mostly been used for low temperature PVC applications and in PVC film/wrapping . The data available for this study does not allow clear-cut conclusions as regards DINA's suitability as alternative to DEHP
- Is DGD a drop-in replacement for BBP and DBP?
- Its gel fusion temperature is identical to BBP and DBP in vinyl plastisol applications allowing it to be as close to a drop-in replacement for BBP and DBP as possible (Genovique, 2009). Genovique has provided information on application areas for DGD among the traditional DEHP, DBP and BBP applications shown in Table 5.14.
- Can flexible PVC be used as a substitute for DEHP?
- Substances with identified significant environment and health effects (CMR or PBT, based on reviews in COWI, 2009 a) were not suggested for further assessment. Besides the direct alternatives to DEHP, DBP and BBP used as chemicals in various applications, a large number of materials can substitute for flexible PVC in the production of the products.
