Phthalates - ECHA - Europa
Phthalates Phthalates form a family of synthetic chemicals with a wide variety of uses, ranging from consumer to industrial products. There are different kind of phthalates and they are commonly used as softeners to make plastics, such as PVC, more flexible and durable.
Diisobutyl phthalate
Diisobutyl phthalate ( DIBP) is a phthalate ester having the structural formula C6H4(COOCH2CH (CH3)2)2. It is formed by the esterification of isobutanol and phthalic anhydride. This and other phthalates are used as plasticizers due to their flexibility and durability.
Dibutyl phthalate
Dibutyl phthalate ( DBP) is an organic compound which is commonly used as a plasticizer because of its low toxicity and wide liquid range. With the chemical formula C 6 H 4 (CO 2 C 4 H 9) 2, it is a colorless oil, although commercial samples are often yellow. [3] Production and use [ edit]
The reproductive toxicity and potential mechanisms of combined
Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DiBP) are phthalate compounds frequently detected in the environment. Despite increasing awareness of their toxicity in human and animals, the male reproductive toxicity of their combined exposure remains elusive.
Diisobutyl Phthalate - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
Diisobutyl Phthalate. However, since DIBP has very similar characteristics to DBP and is increasingly being used in several applications as a substitute for DBP, it should be included among the PAEs to be monitored. From: Comprehensive Sampling and Sample Preparation, 2012. Related terms: Phthalate Ester; Poly(vinyl Chloride) Dibutyl Phthalate
