Phthalate ester

From CAMEO
Revision as of 12:16, 4 August 2022 by MDerrick (talk | contribs)
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Description

A class of compounds that are widely used as plasticizers. In general, phthalate ester have good stability and are nontoxic. As with any plasticizer, they may migrate out of their parent medium. Examples of phthalate esters are Dioctyl phthalate, Dibutyl phthalate, Diallyl phthalate, and Dicyclohexyl phthalate.

Risks

  • Slight toxicity for ingestion and inhalation
  • Heated vapors may cause eye and nose irritation.

Resources and Citations

  • Theodore J. Reinhart, Theodore J. Reinhart, 'Glossary of Terms', Engineered Plastics, ASM International, 1988
  • Michael McCann, Michael McCann, Artist Beware, Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979

Retrieved from "https://cameo.mfa.org/index.php?title=Phthalate_ester&oldid=90718"