2 Application of DEHP DBP and BBP in products and articles

  • 2 Application of DEHP DBP and BBP in products and articles
  • 2 Application of DEHP DBP and BBP in products and articles
  • 2 Application of DEHP DBP and BBP in products and articles
  • What is a substitute for DBP?
  • Has very similar application properties to DBP and may therefore be used to substitute for DBP in most, if not all, of its applications. The main alternatives to DEHP have been the two phthalates di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) and di-isodecyl phthalate (DIDP).
  • Which plasticisers are being used as replacements for DBP phthalates?
  • Annex II of the mandate (see Appendix A, Table A.1 in this scientific opinion), includes plasticisers such as terephthalates, cyclohexanoates and epoxy esters that are being used as replacements of the five ortho -phthalates DBP, BBP, DEHP, DINP and DIDP.
  • What is DEHP used for?
  • DEHP is widely used as a plasticiser in polymer products, mainly PVC. It offers a good all-round performance and is therefore used for a many general purpose products. The content of DEHP in flexible polymer materials varies, but is often around 30% (w/w). Bottom sheets for hospitals.
  • What are alternatives to DEHP?
  • The main alternatives to DEHP have been the two phthalates di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) and di-isodecyl phthalate (DIDP). As illustrated in Figure 2.3 in Sweden the shift from DEHP to first of all DINP took mainly place in the period 1999 to 2002. Figure 2.3 Use of plasticisers for PVC in Sweden.
  • What is DEHP Phthalate used for?
  • DEHP has been the main “general purpose” phthalate used over the last 50 years. It has had applications in a wide range of soft-PVC and non-PVC polymer materials, these being further processed in the production of a range of indoor and outdoor products, both for industrial/professional and consumer uses.
  • What is Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP)?
  • Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) is a specialist plasticiser often used in combination with other high molecular weight phthalates. It is a fast fusing plasticiser which by itself it is too volatile for PVC applications. It is frequently used as a gelling aid in combination with other plasticisers.

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