Analysis of Potentially Toxic Phthalate Plasticizers Used in Toy Manufacturing

  • Analysis of Potentially Toxic Phthalate Plasticizers Used in Toy Manufacturing
  • Analysis of Potentially Toxic Phthalate Plasticizers Used in Toy Manufacturing
  • Analysis of Potentially Toxic Phthalate Plasticizers Used in Toy Manufacturing
  • Do toys cause phthalate exposure?
  • Thus, the actual total daily exposure to the phthalates described in this report, would be expected to substantially exceed the doses estimated from toys alone. However, the toys appear to be a significant and potentially manageable contributor to daily phthalate exposure in the household/domestic environment.
  • What percentage of toys contain phthalates?
  • Of the 49 toys analyzed, 65% contained at least one phthalate at a concentration of >0.1% by mass; and 35% contained multiple-phthalates at individual concentrations of >0.1%. A HI of 3.4 was derived for the combined exposures to the four phthalates associated with reproductive and developmental effects.
  • Are hepatotoxic phthalates harmful to children's toys?
  • The combined exposure to hepatotoxic phthalates from children’s toys did not result in an HI value (0.3) that would indicate a potential of producing adverse effects. However, this conclusion also is limited by the fact that the contribution of daily phthalate intake from other sources needs to be considered.
  • What is the phthalate limit for children's toys?
  • Examples of national regulatory limits for phthalate composition of children’s toys. The 0.1% limit in toys, either as total of the listed individual phthalates, is intended to prohibit the functional application in PVC plastic. A minimal level of 10% phthalates, by weight, is required for the softening effect on PVC.
  • Are phthalates in children's toys safe in New Zealand?
  • Such regulation is not in place in New Zealand. Phthalates have been associated with developmental toxicity and endocrine disruption. We determined the concentration of seven phthalates in children’s toys purchased in Christchurch, New Zealand.
  • Can phthalates cause developmental toxicity?
  • Risk assessment calculations indicate that, using realistic exposure scenarios, the worst-case combined exposure to phthalates associated with developmental toxicity exceeded a HI of 1 so may cause adverse developmental effects.

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