Recent progress in safety evaluation studies on plasticizers

  • Recent progress in safety evaluation studies on plasticizers
  • Recent progress in safety evaluation studies on plasticizers
  • Recent progress in safety evaluation studies on plasticizers
  • Are plasticizers a public health concern?
  • Plasticizers were not detected in packaging except epoxidized soybean oil in liquid formula lids. Human exposure to plasticizers is a significant public health concern. Nevertheless, sources of such exposures are poorly characterized. This study adds valuable information for estimating legacy and alternative plasticizer exposures from foods.
  • How are plasticizers analyzed?
  • We measured plasticizers in 34 vegetable oils, 10 milks, 18 infant formulas, and 9 cheese powders from macaroni kits using gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (GC-MS). We analyzed plastic packaging composition using FTIR spectroscopy.
  • What are the challenges associated with measuring plasticizers in food products?
  • One of the major challenges associated with the measurements of plasticizers in food products is extensive contamination of laboratory supplies and products that contribute to background levels of contamination .
  • How many chemicals can be used as plasticizers?
  • There are about 30 000 chemicals can potentially be utilized as plasticizers. (1) Phthalate plasticizers are a commonly utilized compound, comprising up to 85% of the total plasticizers in the market.
  • How big is the global plasticizer market?
  • It has been estimated that the global plasticizer market is expected to grow from 13 967.9 million dollars in 2018 to 16 700.6 million dollars in 2024, (75) thereby indicating the potential magnitude of this emerging environmental problem.
  • Does polymer type affect plasticizers measured in oil packaging?
  • FTIR analysis of oil packaging did not reveal a relationship between polymer type and the plasticizers measured in oil (see Table S1).

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