Food packaging facilitates storage, handling, transport, and preservation of food and is
essential for preventing food waste. Besides these beneficial properties, food packaging …

Phthalates are a group of diesters of ortho‐phthalic acid (dialkyl or alkyl aryl esters of 1, 2‐
benzenedicarboxylic acid). Higher‐molecular‐weight phthalates, such as di‐2‐ethylhexyl …

Disposable paper cups are popular for consuming beverages. These paper cups have an
interior that is laminated with a hydrophobic film made of mostly plastic (polyethylene) and …

A comprehensive and accessible textbook, Food Packaging: Principles and Practice,
Second Edition presents an integrated approach to understanding the principles underlying …

Phthalates are organic lipophilic compounds that are principally used as plasticiser to
increase the flexibility of plastic polymers. Other applications are ao the use of phthalates in …

Background Anti-androgenic phthalates are reproductive toxicants that may have additive
effects on male development. Diet is the primary exposure source for most phthalates, which …

An indirect estimation method was followed to derive exposure levels of fifteen phthalate
congeners in urban population of Delhi, India. The exposure media samples were collected …

Global consumption of take-out food has seen robust growth, particularly in China. However,
little information is available on harmful chemicals in take-out food containers and the risks …

The migration of components from paper into Tenax® was studied to determine the
influence of molecular size and chemical character of the migrant and the influence of paper …

Indoor dust is a sink of hundreds of organic chemicals, and humans may potentially be
exposed to these via indoor activities. This study investigated potentially harmful semi …