Diverging trends of plasticizers (phthalates and non
For plasticizer exposure in large German rivers, data from measurements in suspended particulate matter (SPM) from the German Environmental Specimen Bank from 2005 to 2017 (provided by the German Environment Agency) were used. SPM is a sink and transport mechanism for solid particles and associated pollutants [ 77, 97 ].
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UBA measures plasticizers in German rivers Study by German Environment Agency (UBA) scientists reports concentration of 23 plasticizers in major German river basins, finds significant increases of di (2-propylheptyl) phthalate (DPHP), voices concern that total environmental burden from plasticizers has not changed since mid-2000s
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The contents above are translated excerpts of an online platform on river restoration that has been created by the German Federal Environment Agency (UBA). The platform seeks to motivate stakeholders to start river restoration projects.
Trends for plasticizers in German freshwater environments
Plasticizers are marketed in high volumes and Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) is frequently detected in the environment and human populations. Industry had largely relied on DEHP until regulation started to restrict its marketing in 1999 due to environmental and human health concerns.
Diverging trends of plasticizers (phthalates and non
For plasticizer exposure in large German rivers, data from measurements in suspended particulate matter (SPM) from the German Environmental Specimen Bank from 2005 to 2017 (provided by the German Environ-ment Agency) were used. SPM is a sink and transport mechanism for solid particles and associated pollutants [77, 97].
- Do phthalates and plasticizers exist in German rivers?
- The aim of this study was to obtain spatial-temporal trends for DEHP and its substitutes in German rivers. We have investigated suspended particulate matter (SPM) samples from the German Environmental Specimen Bank (ESB) for the presence of 23 plasticizers, i.e. 17 phthalates and 6 non-phthalates.
- Which plasticizer has the highest DEHP concentration in Rehlingen/Saar?
- By 2017, the DEHP concentration in Rehlingen had dropped to 2080 ng/g dw. Currently, Diisononyl phthalate (DINP) is the plasticizer with the highest levels in the SPM samples (maximum value 4150 ng/g dw in Rehlingen/Saar).
- Why are plasticizers marketed in high volumes?
- Epub 2020 Feb 20. Plasticizers are marketed in high volumes and Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) is frequently detected in the environment and human populations. Industry had largely relied on DEHP until regulation started to restrict its marketing in 1999 due to environmental and human health concerns.
- Which plasticizer has the highest SPM levels?
- Currently, Diisononyl phthalate (DINP) is the plasticizer with the highest levels in the SPM samples (maximum value 4150 ng/g dw in Rehlingen/Saar). Our results show that novel plasticizers such as Diisononylcyclohexane-1,2-dicarboxylate (DINCH) spread rapidly in surface waters after their market introduction.
