Phthalates (diesters of phthalic acid) are widely used as plasticizers and additives in many
consumer products. Laboratory animal studies have reported the endocrine-disrupting and …

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) might increase the risk of childhood diseases by
disrupting hormone-mediated processes that are critical for growth and development during …

Multiphase chemistry plays a vital role in the Earth system, climate, and health. Chemical
reactions, mass transport, and phase transitions between gases, liquids, and solids are …

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 …

Phthalates (PAEs) are popular synthetic chemicals used as plasticizers and solvents for
various products, such as polyvinyl chloride or personal care products. Human exposure to …

Background: Phthalates are used as plasticizers in soft polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and in a
large number of consumer products. Because of reported health risks, diisononyl phthalate …

Children are exposed to a wide range of chemicals in their everyday environments,
including the preschool. In this study, we evaluated the levels of phthalates, non-phthalate …

Total daily intakes of diethyl phthalate (DEP), di (n-butyl) phthalate (DnBP), di (isobutyl)
phthalate (DiBP), butyl benzyl phthalate (BBzP) and di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) were …

There is an ongoing probing of the role of chemicals in the indoor environment. The majority
of potential target substances are so‐called very volatile, volatile, and semi‐volatile organic …

Background Phthalates and their potential replacements, including non-phthalate
plasticizers, are ubiquitous in home environments due to their presence in building …