factory supply The Facts about DEHP/DOP

  • factory supply The Facts about DEHP/DOP
  • factory supply The Facts about DEHP/DOP
  • factory supply The Facts about DEHP/DOP
  • What materials contain a lot of DEHP?
  • It dissolves more easily in materials such as gasoline, paint removers, and oils than it does in water. It is present in many plastics, especially vinyl materials, which may contain up to 40% DEHP, although lower levels are common.
  • How much DEHP was produced in the 1980s?
  • Production of DEHP increased during the 1980s, from 251 million lbs in 1982 to over 286 million lbs. in 1986, with imports of 6 million lbs. In 1986, it was estimated that industries consumed DEHP as follows: plasticizer for polyvinyl chloride, 95%; other uses, 5%.
  • What is DEHP used for?
  • The greatest use of DEHP is as a plasticizer for polyvinylchloride (PVC) and other polymers including rubber, cellulose and styrene. A number of packaging materials and tubings used in the production of foods and beverages are polyvinyl chloride contaminated with phthalic acid esters, primarily DEHP.
  • What is a trade name for DEHP?
  • Trade names used for DEHP include Platinol DOP, Octoil, Silicol 150, Bisoflex 81, and Eviplast 80. DEHP is a colorless liquid with almost no odor. It does not evaporate easily, and little will be present in the air even near sources of production.
  • Can DEHP be used in food contact products?
  • Recently, regulatory restrictions have been enacted limiting DEHP use. DEHP cannot be used in food contact products, such as tubing, in Europe. This regulation is expected to impact North American food companies in the near future.
  • How does DEHP affect your health?
  • Workers in factories that make or use DEHP also breathe in higher-than-average levels of this compound. DEHP also can enter your body during certain medical procedures, and medical exposures are likely to be greater than any environmental exposures.

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