good stability The Environmental Fate of Plasticizers

  • good stability The Environmental Fate of Plasticizers
  • good stability The Environmental Fate of Plasticizers
  • good stability The Environmental Fate of Plasticizers
  • Why do plasticizers need a better environmental profile?
  • Therefore, there is a need for a better environmental profile for sustainability and the development of society (Rani et al. 2014, 2017 ). Plasticizers are low molecular weight (300–600 g mol −1) chemicals added to the polymer base within 10–70% of the weight of polymer during their manufacturing process.
  • What are the benefits of plasticizer?
  • Plasticizers reduce shear during the mixing steps of polymer production and improve impact resistance in the final plastic film. They, also, provide the material with limp and tacky properties , , .
  • Are emerging/alternative plasticizers harmful?
  • Various emerging/alternative plasticizers entered the market following the ban on several phthalate plasticizers because of their harmful effects. However, there are limited data (especially peer-reviewed) on emerging plasticizers’ toxicity and environmental impact.
  • Are plastic additives harmful to the environment?
  • Although the use of plastic additives enhances the specific properties of plastic polymers, the accumulation of plastic additives can cause serious harm to the environment, and consequently to human health (Groh et al., 2019; Hahladakis et al., 2018) (Fig. 2).
  • Are plasticizers safe?
  • There is also a lack of scientific data on most emerging plasticizers. This way, we call for increased research and timely regulatory action to prevent global contamination and health risks. Finally, this study presents a scientifically robust protocol to avoid harmful substitutions and ensure the production of safer chemicals.
  • What is a plastic stabilizer?
  • Stabilizers are additives that mitigate the degradation of plastic products by protecting the polymer chain or avoiding the formation of peroxides. Common stabilizers include bisphenol A, benzophenones, triazoles, cadmium and lead compounds, nonylphenol compounds, and octylphenol (Hahladakis et al., 2018).

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