ECPI concludes LCA study on DINP-Plasticisers-Information Center America

  • ECPI concludes LCA study on DINP-Plasticisers-Information Center America
  • ECPI concludes LCA study on DINP-Plasticisers-Information Center America
  • ECPI concludes LCA study on DINP-Plasticisers-Information Center America
  • What data did European DINP producers provide?
  • Three European DINP producers covering 90% of the European production capacity (EU27) delivered site-specific data for processes under their operational control. The upstream supply chain up to the precur-sors was modelled based on data from literature as well as GaBi 6 database.
  • What percentage of the European DINP production capacity was produced in 2011?
  • This covers 90% of the European DINP production capacity (EU-27) in 2011. The data for the upstream supply chain until the precursors are modelled from literature sources or are taken from the database of the software sys-tem GaBi 6 [GABI 6 2013]. One company additionally delivered primary data for the production of the pre-cursor isononanol.
  • Which data sources were used in the data collection of DINP?
  • The main data source was a primary data collection from European producers of DINP, providing site-specific gate-to-gate production data for processes under operational control of the participating com-panies: three DINP producers with three plants in two different European countries.
  • Where can plasticisers be used?
  • Furthermore, information from Industry shows that plasticisers, and therefore potentially DINP, are used in outdoor/playgrounds applications such as play, gym and bouncing balls, swimming pools or inflatable castles/toboggans (ECPI workshop, 2009).
  • Why did jayflex discontinue DOTP & DINP plasticizers?
  • Because of its poor compatibility with PVC, the company decided NOT to commercialize DOTP (DEHT) and shift its focus to other, more reliable solutions. This resulted in the development of Jayflex™ DIDP and DINP plasticizers. Same old dog, no new tricks.
  • Can DINP be used in toys and childcare articles?
  • A recent publication of the Danish Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (Danish EPA, 2009) does not bring any new critical information on the use of DINP in toys and childcare articles which may affect the exposure and risk assessments that were conducted in the framework of the EU Risk Assessment Report.

Recommended hot-selling products