Chemists develop safe alternatives to phthalates used
November 1, 2018. Source: University of California - Santa Cruz. Summary: Researchers have developed safer alternatives to the phthalate plasticizers used to enhance the suppleness, flexibility
A Better Alternative to Phthalates? | NIST
As a result, many manufacturers have replaced phthalates with chemicals such as DINCH, another type of plasticizer, but less is known about the effects of this chemical compound on humans. DINCH has been used since 2002 in commercial products such as toys, medical devices and food packaging.
Phthalate Risks and Alternatives | Center for Advanced Life
HMW ortho-phthalates represent 70% of the plasticizers market, whereas LMW ortho-phthalates comprise about 5% [3]. HMW ortho-phthalates are not yet determined to be endocrine disrupting or carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic to reproduction, however, based on studies of rats that show detrimental liver effects, there is reason to be concerned, and there are restrictions on the use of DINP and
Phthalates and their Alternatives | CHEManager
Common alternatives include Hexamoll DINCH (DINCH), acetyl tributyl citrate (ATBC), dioctyl terephthalate (DOTP), 2,2,4-trimethyl 1,3-pentanediol diisobutyrate (TXIB), trioctyl trimellitate (TOTM) and di- (2-ethylhexyl) adipate (DEHA).
Is DINCH a Good Alternative to Phthalates? | Technology Networks
As a result, many manufacturers have replaced phthalates with chemicals such as DINCH, another type of plasticizer, but less is known about the effects of this chemical compound on humans. DINCH has been used since 2002 in commercial products such as toys, medical devices and food packaging. “People are exposed to different compounds, and we
- What is a non Phthalate plasticizer?
- There are a number of non-phthalate plasticizers on the market, often offering an alternative to meet special requirements in flexible PVC. For example, adipates offer low temperature flexibility and low viscosity, while trimellitates offer particular advantages in high temperature cable sheathing applications.
- Are phthalates a good plasticizer?
- Phthalates are the most commonly used type of plasticizers and are popular due to their relatively low cost, low volatility, and ability to create very elastic materials. Today, phthalates are the most ubiquitous man-made chemicals found in the environment .
- Are phthalates and alternative plasticizers present in indoor environments?
- Consequently, plasticizers are widely present in the gas, airborne particle, and dust phases within indoor environments. Numerous field studies have been conducted to determine the indoor concentrations of phthalates and alternative plasticizers quantitatively.
- Can bio-based plasticizers compete with DEHP in PVC?
- Potential alternatives to DEHP in PVC include diheptyl succinate (DHS), diethyl adipate (DEA), 1,4-butanediol dibenzoate (1,4-BDB), and dibutyl sebacate (DBS). To examine whether that these bio-based plasticizers can compete with DEHP, we need to compare their tensile, mechanical, and difusional properties.
- 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.
- Can epoxidized cardanol esters replace phthalate plasticizers?
- Thus, epoxidized cardanol esters appear to be a promising way to obtain good alternatives to phthalate plasticizers, enhancing thermal and mechanical properties of the materials, but also for preexisting biosourced alternatives such as ESBO. ECA2 could be used as both a plasticizer and a stabilizer.
