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Di(isononyl) phthalate (DINP) is mainly used as a plasticizer in the flexible PVC industry, as a substitute for di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). The industrial process is based on extrusion, and then gelling, in order…

DEHP is a phthalate plasticizer of PVC, classified as a Category 1B reproductive toxicant (EU). Soft PVC are very often plasticized with 40% (w/w) phthalates. As DEHP is weakly bound, the risk of contamination and cutaneous penetration should be considered…

Phthalates are economically important products with the most used for the tonnage implemented annually in the European Union can exceed 500,000 tons. They are used as plasticizers for plastics to make them more flexible, mainly in the polyvinyl…

In this study the workers’exposure to di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), in six French factories, was assessed. Over 5 days of pre-and post-shift sampling, three urinary metabolites of DEHP, mono (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (MEHP), mono (5-carboxy-2-ethylpentyl…

Objective: Bisphenol A (BPA) has been used for more than 50 years now in producing polycarbonate plastics, and epoxy resins, and also as a developer in thermal paper including cash register receipts, credit card receipts, and self-adhesive labels…

Multi-exposures to chemicals are frequent in the workplace, and represent a serious current issue. According to the results of the Sumer 2003 study, 20 % of employees could be exposed to at least five chemical agents. Among the chemical compounds…

Mixed exposures to chemical products often happen during work time and they are topical issues for occupational health. According to the 2003 Sumer Survey, 20% of French workers are exposed to 5 chemicals at least. Among hazardous chemicals, many…

Mixed exposures to chemical products often happen during work time and they are topical issues for occupational health. According to the 2003 Sumer Survey, 20% of French workers are exposed to 5 chemicals at least. Among hazardous chemicals, many…