DEHP plasticizer is registered for use under REACH
The widely used general-purpose plasticizer di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) has been registered under the European Union's new chemicals legislation REACH well ahead of the 30 November 2010 deadline. The registration enables the continued manufacturing and use of DEHP in the EU. References (0) Cited by (0) Recommended articles (6)
DEHP plasticizer is registered for use under REACH
The widely used general-purpose plasticizer di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) has been registered under the European Union's new chemicals legislation REACH well ahead of the 30 November 2010 deadline. The registration enables the continued manufacturing and use of DEHP in the EU. Previousarticlein issue Nextarticlein issue
Plasticizer DEHP remains legal for use in REACH-land
One of the world's most commonly used plasticizers to soften PVC has been registered under the European Union's REACH legislation, which dictates the chemicals that are legal for sale and use within the EU. A consortium of the plasticizer's suppliers announced their successful registration of the chemical.
REACH Phthalates Regulations Amended to Apply to All
Previously, only manufacturers of childcare products containing plasticizers DEHP, DBP and BBP were affected by the restrictions outlined in Annex XVII. As of June 2025, manufacturers of products for children aged under 3 years old are also restricted from using DIBP.
REACH Restrictions for DEHP, DBP, BBP, and DIBP Starting on
2. Jul 2025. Further restrictions are to be applied to phthalate plasticizers in products starting on July 7, 2025. From that date onward, the strict limit previously imposed on toys and baby products will be extended to almost all products. Exemptions from the tighter regulations will be granted in only a few exceptional cases, according to
- Which phthalate plasticizer is used in medical devices?
- DEHP is the most common phthalate plasticizer in medical devices such as intravenous tubing and bags, IV catheters, nasogastric tubes, dialysis bags and tubing, blood bags and transfusion tubing, and air tubes. DEHP makes these plastics softer and more flexible and was first introduced in the 1940s in blood bags.
- Is DEHP registered for medical devices?
- It has been registered for all current uses including medical devices. The registration enables the continued manufacturing and use of DEHP. However, because DEHP is classified in Europe as a Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC), its uses beyond January 2015 will eventually need to be authorised.
- How much DEHP is in plastic?
- Plastics may contain 1% to 40% of DEHP. It is also used as a hydraulic fluid and as a dielectric fluid in capacitors. DEHP also finds use as a solvent in glowsticks. Approximately three million tonnes are produced and used annually worldwide.
- What is DEHP used for?
- DEHP is a plasticiser which offers a good all-round performance and is therefore used for a great many cost-effective, general purpose products including building material such as flooring, cables, profiles and roofs, as well as medical products such as blood bags and dialysis equipment.
- What is DEHP (di-octyl phthalate)?
- DEHP (CAS No [117-81-7]) is also known as di-octyl phthalate (DOP) and is used mainly for making PVC soft and pliable. It accounts for around 17% of all plasticiser usage in Western Europe and approximately one third of plasticiser use worldwide. It has been registered for all current uses including medical devices.
- Is DEHP a cancer hazard?
- DEHP is classified as a "chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm" (in this case, both) under the terms of Proposition 65.
