OVERVIEW OF DIALKYL - U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
are used primarily as plasticizers for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and as solvents. The general structure is a diester of 1,2-dicarboxy-benzene (Figure 1). The two alkyl groups may be similar or dissimilar; they may be branched or linear; and they may contain aromatic substitutes, e.g., butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP) or other functional groups.
Plasticizers and the CPSIA - U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commercial Plasticizers Adipates (0.17 MT) Epoxy (0.14 MT) Other (0.17 MT) Benzoates Trimellitates (0.05 MT) (0.13 MT) Phthalates (5.4 MT) Phthalates – 90% (5.4 MT) of global plasticizer demand – Used to make PVC plastic soft and flexible – Most common plasticizer due to excellent balance of cost and performance
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Plasticizers. Plasticizers ensure elasticity and flexibility of polymer materials. But this is not their only benefit. Plasticizers also optimize, for example, the processing properties of polymer materials, which leads to improved product quality or even new properties. The choice of plasticizers depends on the demand placed on the finished
Phthalate Regulations in the United States: An Overview
CPSIA: Children’s Products The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) addresses the safety of children’s products. As such, it also regulates the use of chemicals such as phthalates, lead, and other dangerous substances that might be commonly found in children’s toys and childcare products.
REACH Phthalates Regulations Amended to Apply to All
How the REACH Phthalate Restrictions Affect Manufacturers DIBP is a colorless, viscous liquid plasticizer commonly used in combination with other high molecular weight phthalates as a gelling aid in the manufacture of PVC, paints, printing inks and adhesives.
- What is the CPSIA phthalate advisory panel?
- The CPSIA directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to convene a Chronic Hazard Advisory Panel to investigate the potential health effects of phthalates and phthalate substitutes.
- Which company produces DEHT plasticizer?
- DEHT plasticizer is produced by the Eastman Kodak Company, under the name Eastman 168 Plasticizer. It is important to note that while DEHT contains the word 'phthalate' in its name, it is not a phthalate ester, which is a different class of compounds.
- What does CPSIA stand for in passage?
- The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) placed restrictions on the use of six dialkyl ortho-phthalates (o-DAPs) in children’s toys or child care articles in August 2008.
- Are DEHP-Plasticized PVC and other plasticizers safe?
- The European Commission conducted a preliminary assessment of the safety of medical devices containing DEHP-Plasticized PVC or other plasticizers in 2007. A summary of their findings follows (see below and Table 1-1).
- Are trimellitates better than phthalate plasticizers?
- Trimellitates have significantly improved extraction and migration resistance compared to phthalate plasticizers (SCENIHR, 2007). This has led to their recent use in various applications such as dishwasher gaskets, medical tubing, and photograph storage.
- What are the different types of superplasticizers?
- Sodium- and calcium-based lignosulfonate plasticizers and fluidizers Naphthalene sulfonate based superplasticizers Polycarboxylate superplasticizers in powder or liquid form Redispersible polymer powders Dispersants, polyethylene glycol based products and others
