Talen:
Ftalaten zijn additieven die vaak gebruikt worden in kunststoffen en andere materialen, hoofdzakelijk om deze zacht en soepel te maken. Ze worden zowel in de industrie als in medische en consumptieproducten gebruikt. Er is publieke bezorgdheid over ftalaten, omwille het gebruik ervan op grote schaal en hun aanwezigheid in het milieu. Wat is er gekend over de mogelijke effecten op het milieu en de gezondheid?
Mogelijke effecten van vijf van de meest gebruikte ftalaten werden door het Europese Bureau voor chemische stoffen geëvalueerd.
Zie ook Chemische stoffen.
The aim of this peer reviewed comparison is to put in perspective the potential dangers and risks of four phthalates used mainly as plasticizers in PVC applications and help the non specialist reader to make its opinion in these matters. More...
Latest update: 30 August 2013
Diethylhexyl-phthalate (DEHP) is a widely used plastic additive.
Its widespread use in everyday and medical products has raised some concerns about its safety. Does it pose a risk to health or the environment? More...
Latest update: 17 July 2012
DBP is mainly used in PVC and other plastics. Other applications besides inks, paints and adhesives, include nail polish, perfumes, sealants, and lubricants.
Main conclusions: At some industrial sites, exposure of workers and emissions to air should be reduced More...
Latest update: 15 December 2005
DIDP and DINP are two very similar phthalates. They are mainly used in PVC and other plastics, but also in some inks, paints and adhesives.
Main conclusions: DIDP in toys may pose a risk; more research may be needed on the environmental effects of DIDP and DINP. More...
Latest update: 15 December 2005
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