Analysis of Potentially Toxic Phthalate Plasticizers Used
Studies have shown that plasticizers containing a benzene ring would result in low migration rates. The most common plasticizers used in industrial scale are based on phthalates, such as...
Analysis of Potentially Toxic Phthalate Plasticizers Used
Analysis of Potentially Toxic Phthalate Plasticizers Used in Toy Manufacturing M. L. Marín, J. López, A. Sánchez, J. Vilaplana & A. Jiménez Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 60 , 68–73 ( 1998) Cite this article 404 Accesses 53 Citations Metrics Download to read the full article text Author information Authors and Affiliations
Analysis of Potentially Toxic Phthalate Plasticizers Used
Phthalates, adipates, phosphates and some others are the main compounds used as plasticizers. Some of these compounds, as bis-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DOP), are being questioned worldwide because of their potential toxicity to humans and the environment (Menzel et al, 1990).
Fast screening of prohibited chemicals in plastic toys using
For real sample analysis, 12 plastic toys were analyzed nondestructively, of which 4 plastic toys were detected with di (2-ethyl)hexyl phthalate (DEHP). The whole analytical process was completed within 3 min, owing to simple procedure with the surface sampling and ambient MS analysis (Fig. 1 ). Table 1.
Method to analyze phthalate esters from soft toys dissolving
Without plasticizers, the applications of plastics are limited. Phthalate esters (PAEs) are primarily used as plasticizers, and numerous types of PAEs have been developed containing different carbon numbers (Wrightson et al., 2014).
- Are phthalate esters toxic?
- [Toxicity effects of phthalate substitute plasticizers used in toys] Phthalate esters are widely used as plasticizers in polyvinyl chloride products.
- Are phthalates a risk factor for plasticizers?
- The differentiation of plasticizer by chemical class markers of phthalates, phosphates, adipates and others yields the highest risk for phthalates ( Fig. 3 A, top right corner), but also that this high risk is not restricted to phthalates.
- Are there chemicals in plastic toys?
- Nevertheless, these chemicals are included as they have been reported as priority chemicals elsewhere, and have been found in plastic toys. Out of 126 CoCs, we found 31 plasticizer, 18 flame retardants and 8 fragrances.
- Are plastic toys toxic?
- In addition, some toxic and banned additives are still found in plastic toys also on regulated markets, for example in case of recycling contaminated plastics, unawareness by producers or absence of regulations in the producing country ( Borling et al., 2006, Ionas et al., 2014, McCombie et al., 2017 ).
- Are plasticizers harmful to children?
- Highest child risk is observed for multiple plasticizers in soft plastic toys. Quantified exposures combined with toxicity data yields 126 chemicals of concern. Critical need for material composition data and for a mouthing exposure model. Screening method able to quantify acceptable chemical content in toy materials. 1. Introduction
- Are phthalates plasticizers regulated?
- In North America, with the Consumer Product Safety Act in Canada ( CMJ, 2018) and the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) in the U.S. ( Lee, 2009 ), phthalates plasticizers are regulated.
