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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|dioctyl phthalate]], [[dibutyl_phthalate|dibutyl phthalate]], [[diallyl_phthalate|diallyl phthalate]], and [[dicyclohexyl_phthalate|dicyclohexyl phthalate]].
 
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|dioctyl phthalate]], [[dibutyl_phthalate|dibutyl phthalate]], [[diallyl_phthalate|diallyl phthalate]], and [[dicyclohexyl_phthalate|dicyclohexyl phthalate]].
  
== Hazards and Safety ==
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Phthalates are on the ILFI [[Red list of Materials|Red list]] of building materials.
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== Risks ==
  
Slight toxicity for ingestion and inhalationHeated vapors may cause eye and nose irritation.
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* Slight toxicity for ingestion and inhalation
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* Heated vapors may cause eye and nose irritation.
  
== Sources Checked for Data in Record ==
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==Resources and Citations==
  
 
* Theodore J. Reinhart, Theodore J. Reinhart, 'Glossary of Terms', ''Engineered Plastics'', ASM International, 1988
 
* 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
 
* Michael McCann, Michael McCann, ''Artist Beware'', Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979
  

Latest revision as of 13:26, 3 November 2023

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.

Phthalates are on the ILFI Red list of building materials.

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