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Eastman 168 SG non-phthalate plasticizer is an enhanced grade of the industry-leading Eastman 168 non-phthalate plasticizer, specifically targeted at more demanding applications such as medical devices, toys, childcare articles, and food contact applications.
Eastman 168 SG (Sensitive Grade) Non-Phthalate Plasticizer
Product description. Eastman 168 SG non-phthalate plasticizer is an enhanced grade of the industry-leading Eastman 168 non-phthalate plasticizer, specifically targeted at more demanding applications such as medical devices, toys, childcare articles, and food contact applications. Eastman 168 SG offers customers with sensitive
Environmentally-friendly PVC Plasticizers (Non-phthalate
DIC is working to develop plasticizers (non-phthalate) that accommodate usage restrictions for Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals and food utensils, containers and packaging, and toys. Examples of major applications and representative product numbers of non-phthalate plasticizers are shown below. Contact Us Contact us via website Contact Request Form
Health, Eco Concerns Give Non-Phthalate Plasticizers a Push
DOTP and Hexamoll DINCH are two leading non-phthalate alternatives gaining significant ground. DOTP from Eastman has been available for several decades as Eastman 168, and the company claims it is the market-leading non-phthalate plasticizer for PVC, offering performance equal to or better than most non-phthalates.
Phthalates and their Alternatives | CHEManager
With pressure mounting from legislation, public interest groups, and the media, companies began substituting alternative chemicals for phthalates in their products. Today, non-phthalate plasticizers are growing three times faster than the rest of the plasticizer market, and represent more than 10% of the entire global market.
- What are non phthalate plasticizers?
- DIC is working to develop plasticizers (non-phthalate) that accommodate usage restrictions for Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals and food utensils, containers and packaging, and toys. Examples of major applications and representative product numbers of non-phthalate plasticizers are shown below.
- Are plastic toys phthalates?
- While examining the package, also look for materials such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC), vinyl and jelly rubber, which often contain phthalates, according to a Kinsey Confidential article. And remember, phthalates soften plastic, so bendable toys with a jelly-like feel are suspect. [Read: Sexy Tips from a Septuagenarian.]
- Are phthalates plasticizers?
- Occurrence of phthalates in aquatic environment and their removal during wastewater treatment processes: a review Phthalates are plasticizers and are concerned environmental endocrine-disrupting compounds.
- Which phthalates are found in soft toys?
- The predominant phthalates in soft toys are DINP and DEHP. DINP was found in 40% (six out of 15) of the soft toys and 44% (four out of nine) of the hard toys. The highest DINP concentration was 16.2% in a soft toy marketed for children aged three months to 18 months (Johnson et al., 2011).
- Are phthalate-free toys safe?
- But don't worry: Assuming you go for a phthalate-free toy, there's no need to skip on porous pleasures. There's a workaround to ensure good, clean fun with these types of toys: "If you cover the toy with a condom, you know you will have a nice, clean surface every time you use it," Glickman says.
- How much phthalate is present in toys and child-care articles?
- The concentration range of phthalate (DINP) in toys and child-care articles is 0.005–35% based on data from the 2006 voluntary call for information.
