Diverging trends of plasticizers (phthalates and non
The plasticizer market changed in response to the restriction of low molecular weight (LMW) phthalate plasticizers such as Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) due to their hazardous properties. We investigated patterns and trends of 19 regulated and emerging plasticizers in house dust from German homes and in suspended particulate matter (SPM
Phthalates Factsheet | National Biomonitoring Program | CDC
Phthalates are a group of chemicals used to make plastics more durable. They are often called plasticizers. Some phthalates are used to help dissolve other materials. Phthalates are in hundreds of products, such as vinyl flooring, lubricating oils, and personal-care products (soaps, shampoos, hair sprays).
Phthalates in Food Packaging and Food Contact Applications
Phthalates in Food Packaging and Food Contact Applications Ortho -phthalates, often referred to as “phthalates,” are chemicals used in plastic products (most commonly in the specific type of...
How phthalates and BPA affect your body (and where to find
Explaining plasticizers. Phthalates, pronounced ph-tha-lates,and bisphenol A or BPA, are both plasticizers. Manufacturers add plasticizers to a material to make it softer, more flexible, more durable or some other improvement. "These plasticizers are found in things we use every day, like water bottles, baby toys or takeout boxes," explains Dr
Some fast-food items contain chemicals linked to serious
Sometimes, harmful plastics. A new study out Tuesday reports that far too often, small amounts of industrial chemicals called phthalates (pronounced THA-lates), which are used to make plastics
- 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.
- 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.
- Are alternative plasticizers more dangerous than phthalates?
- In contrast to phthalates, alternative plasticizers were reported less frequently and had lower dust-phase concentrations , . DINCH and DEHT were the top two alternative plasticizers of concern due to their high detection rates (see the dust sheet of Supplementary Material B for details).
- What are the different types of plasticizers?
- The product types of plasticizers are phthalate plasticizers, dop, dinp/didp/dphp, other non-phthalate plasticizers, dotp, adipates, trimellitates, epoxies, and benzoates. Phthalates are a group of chemicals that are used to make plastics more durable. A few of the phthalates are used to help dissolve other materials.
- Why are phthalate-based products becoming less popular?
- The results indicate that the concentrations of phthalates in various continents have shown a significant downward trend over time to varying degrees. This phenomenon suggests that the use of phthalate-based products has gradually decreased in recent decades, likely due to increased public awareness of these chemicals.
- Are phthalates more dangerous indoors than other SVOCs?
- Among the indoor SVOCs, phthalates were frequently reported at 2–3 orders of magnitude higher concentrations indoors compared to other substances in field studies , , .
