The list of organophosphate esters (OPEs) reported in the environment continues to expand
as evidenced by the increasing number of OPE studies in the literature. However, there …

Alternative plasticizers to phthalate esters have been used for over a decade, but data
regarding emissions, human exposure and health effects are limited. Here we review 20 …

Plasticizers are synthetic chemicals that are commonly used in polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
based products, food packaging, children's toys, medical devices, and adhesives. There are …

The ubiquity of organophosphate esters (OPEs) in various environmental matrices inevitably
pose human exposure risks. Numerous studies have investigated human exposure …

Indoor air quality has been the object of interest for scientists and specialists from the fields
of science such as chemistry, medicine and ventilation system design. This results from a …

Phthalates are ubiquitously present environmental contaminants. Air and dust are the most
important mediums of exposure to phthalates. The present study reviews the presence of …

The present study was carried out in Nepal, a landlocked country located between world's
two most populous countries ie India and China. In this study, the occurrence, profiles …

Background European chemicals management aims to protect human health and the
environment from legacy and emerging contaminants. The plasticizer market changed in …

Environmental context Many human activities cause the release of plastic and associated
plasticisers to land, where chemicals may persist for extended periods and be taken up by …

Water is an indispensable natural resource and is the most vital substance for the existence
of life on earth. However, due to anthropogenic activities, it is being polluted at an alarming …