industrial grade The DEHP/Plasticizer Test

  • industrial grade The DEHP/Plasticizer Test
  • industrial grade The DEHP/Plasticizer Test
  • industrial grade The DEHP/Plasticizer Test
  • Which plasticizers contain a low level of DEHP?
  • DEHP was the most common plasticizer in soft PVC products intended for children until the early 1980s and these products may have contained low levels of DEHP. For example, DEHP was detected in four commercial pacifiers at concentrations of 31–42% by weight (Lay and Miller 1987).
  • What is phthalate ester (DEHP)?
  • Production DEHP is a member of a group of compounds commonly referred to as the phthalate esters, which are predominantly used as plasticizers in flexible products made from PVC (CPSC 2010a). DEHP is produced by the esterification of phthalic anhydride with 2-ethylhexyl alcohol in the presence of an acid catalyst (CPSC 2010a).
  • What is DEHP used for?
  • Di (2-Ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) is a plasticizer used to make PVC soft and flexible. DEHP is the world's most widely used PVC plasticizer and is used in virtually every category of flexible PVC. Where is it used?
  • and blood bags to footwear, electrical cables, packaging, and flooring. Why is it used?
  • Are phthalate and PVC production workers exposed to DEHP?
  • Exposures of phthalate and PVC production workers to DEHP are estimated to be typically less than 143 and 286 μg/kg body weight/workday, respectively (NTP 2000). Hines et al. (2009b, 2011) studied four DEHP urinary phthalate metabolite concentrations among 156 workers in 2003–2005 from eight industry sectors.
  • Can DEHP be measured in a blood test?
  • Breakdown products of DEHP may be measured in urine or blood to determine exposure to DEHP. However, this test only provides a measure of recent exposure to the chemical. (1) No information is available on the acute effects of DEHP in humans via inhalation exposure.
  • Why is DEHP used in PVC tubing?
  • PVC is naturally rigid, but plasticizers are added to make the tubing flexible and expandable while retaining its shape. DEHP is widely used because it is low cost, processes well, and has provided good end-use performance. Why is Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics developing alternative tubing products that do not contain DEHP?

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