Marine Pollution Bulletin,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
199, P. 115936 - 115936
Published: Dec. 27, 2023
Phthalates
are
used
in
plastics,
found
throughout
the
marine
environment
and
have
potential
to
cause
adverse
health
effects.
In
present
study,
we
quantified
blubber
concentrations
of
11
phthalates
16
samples
from
stranded
and/or
free-living
mammals
Norwegian
coast:
killer
whale
(Orcinus
orca),
sperm
(Physeter
macrocephalus),
long-finned
pilot
(Globicephala
melas),
white-beaked
dolphin
(Lagenorhynchus
albirostris),
harbour
porpoise
(Phocoena
phocoena),
seal
(Phoca
vitulina).
Five
compounds
were
detected
across
all
samples:
benzyl
butyl
phthalate
(BBP;
50
%
samples),
bis(2-ethylhexyl)
(DEHP;
33
%),
diisononyl
(DiNP;
diisobutyl
(DiBP;
19
dioctyl
(DOP;
13
%).
Overall,
most
contaminated
individual
was
dolphin,
whilst
lowest
measured
whale,
whale.
We
no
neonate
The
study
is
important
for
future
monitoring
management
these
toxic
compounds.
Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
22(2), P. 1337 - 1359
Published: Feb. 15, 2023
Abstract
Phthalates
and
bisphenol
chemicals
have
been
widely
used
globally
in
packaging
materials
consumer
products
for
several
decades.
These
highly
functional
become
a
concern
due
to
their
toxicity
(i.e.,
endocrine/hormone
modulators)
ability
migrate
from
food
contact
(FCMs)
into
matrices
the
environment
resulting
human
environmental
health
risks.
FCMs,
composed
of
postconsumer
materials,
are
particularly
high
risk
containing
these
compounds.
The
evaluation
recycled
feedstocks
FCMs
is
compulsory
selection
an
appropriate
detection
method
comply
with
applicable
regulations
necessary
evaluate
safety.
Numerous
proposed
passed
both
compound
classes
that
recognized
as
priority
pollutants
by
United
States
Environmental
Protection
Agency
European
Union.
Several
brand
owners
retailers
also
released
own
“restricted
substance
lists”
mounting
regulatory
concerns.
This
review
article
has
two
goals:
(1)
discuss
utilization,
toxicology,
exposure
routes,
occurrence
levels
phthalates
bisphenols
associated
legislation
various
countries
(2)
critical
understanding
updates
detection/quantification
techniques.
Current
techniques
discussed
include
extraction
sample
preparation
methods
(solid‐phase
microextraction
[SPME],
headspace
SPME,
Soxhlet
procedure,
ultrasound‐assisted
extraction),
chromatographic
(gas,
liquid,
detectors),
environmental/blank
considerations
quantification.
complements
previous
foods
2009
discussing
phthalate
characteristics,
analytical
determining
concentrations
influence
on
migration
potential
food.
European Polymer Journal,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
197, P. 112360 - 112360
Published: Aug. 11, 2023
Plasticized
cellulose
acetate
(CA)
is
one
of
the
most
applied
bio-based
polymers
due
to
its
structural
properties
and
easy
processing.
Plasticizers
are
added
CA
increase
workability,
prevent
degradation
under
processing
conditions
ensure
thermo-mechanical
suitable
for
intended
final
application.
Moreover,
inexpensive
non-toxic
solvents
enable
into
fibers,
films,
solid
blocks.
However,
when
incorporated
in
polymer
matrix,
plasticizers
prone
migration.
products
can
suffer
embrittlement,
cracking,
warping,
or
discoloration
during
their
life
cycle,
affecting
material's
integrity
durability.
The
design
new
compatible
with
at
high
concentrations,
tailored
be
effective
lowering
glass
transition
temperature,
a
low
tendency
migration
could
considerably
reduce
material
over
time.
This
review
offers
perspective
on
current
comprehensively
depicts
plasticization
mechanisms
internal
external
plasticization.
Understanding
paves
way
identify
rationale
designing
this
polymer.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
61(32)
Published: June 7, 2022
Analyses
of
air
and
house
dust
have
shown
that
pollution
the
indoor
environment
with
microplastics
could
pose
a
fundamental
hygienic
problem.
Indoor
can
result
from
abrasion,
microplastic
beads
are
frequently
added
to
household
products
granules
be
found
in
artificial
turf
for
sports
activities
synthetic
admixtures
equestrian
hall
litter.
In
this
context,
question
arose
as
what
extent
particulate
emissions
thermoplastic
materials
3D
printing
should
at
least
partially
classified
or
nanoplastics.
The
discussion
about
textiles
possible
source
has
also
been
intensified.
This
Minireview
gives
an
overview
current
exposure
residents
microplastics.
Trends
identified
results
preventive
measures
derived
if
necessary.
It
is
recommended
their
additives
given
greater
consideration
environmental
surveys
future.
Environment International,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
167, P. 107440 - 107440
Published: July 28, 2022
TVOC
(total
volatile
organic
compounds)
has
been
used
as
a
sum
parameter
in
indoor
air
sciences
for
over
40
years.
In
the
beginning,
individual
VOC
concentrations
determined
by
gas
chromatography
were
simply
added
together.
However,
several
methods
calculating
have
become
established
time.To
understand
manifold
definitions
of
TVOC,
one
must
trace
history
and
analytical
chemistry.
Therefore,
this
work,
original
approaches
are
searched
explained.
A
detailed
description
measurement
is
followed
critical
evaluation
various
values
their
possible
applications.
The
aim
to
give
reader
deeper
understanding
order
use
correctly
be
able
better
assess
published
results.
addition,
related
such
TSVOC
TVVOC
also
addressed.A
milestone
was
definition
VOCs
1997.
list
that
should
at
least
considered
when
provided.
This
represented
status
time,
no
longer
up-to-date
being
updated
European
working
group
part
harmonization
process.
there
still
confusion
about
exact
reasonable
application
TVOC.
signals
other
parameters,
measured
with
photoacoustics,
flame
ionization,
photoionization
or
electrochemical
sensors,
often
given
under
term
TVOC.It
recognized
early
not
toxicologically
based
therefore
only
suitable
limited
number
screening
purposes.
Consequently,
cannot
connection
health-related
odor-related
issues.
Nevertheless,
references
repeatedly
made,
which
led
controversial
scientific
discussions
even
court
decisions
Germany
correct
improper
Chemosphere,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
351, P. 141167 - 141167
Published: Jan. 11, 2024
Evaluating
the
occurrence
of
high
production
volume
chemicals
(HPVCs)
and
polycyclic
aromatic
hydrocarbons
(PAHs)
in
air
is
important
because
they
carry
a
carcinogenic
risk
can
lead
to
respiratory
or
endocrine
problems.
Examples
HPVCs
are
organophosphate
esters,
benzosulfonamides,
benzothiazoles,
phthalate
esters
(PAEs),
phenolic
antioxidants
ultraviolet
stabilizers.
In
this
paper
we
develop
multi-residue
method
for
determining
PAHs
samples
via
pressurized
liquid
extraction
followed
by
gas
chromatography-mass
spectrometry.
Air
were
collected
active
sampling
with
samplers
using
quartz
fiber
filter
particulate
matter
(PM10)
polyurethane
foams
phase.
The
compounds
found
at
highest
concentrations
PAEs,
concentration
up
24
ng
m−3
DEHP
phase
109
DEHA
PM10.
Non-carcinogenic
assessment
results
ranged
from
9.7E-05
9.5E-03
most
studied.
On
other
hand,
showed
that
made
contribution.
Environment International,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
183, P. 108399 - 108399
Published: Dec. 22, 2023
Phthalates
are
widely
used
as
plasticizer
and
associated
with
various
health
issues.
Recently,
non-phthalate
plasticizers
replacing
phthalates;
however,
the
exposure
to
these
substances
risk
in
Japan
is
unclear.
In
this
study,
we
assessed
concentrations
of
phthalates,
plasticizers,
phthalate
degradation
products
house
dust
determined
their
respective
risks
via
oral
dermal
routes.
Twelve
seven
two
were
obtained
from
100
Japanese
homes.
The
median
concentration
di(2-ethylhexyl)
(DEHP),
accounting
for
85
%
total
phthalates
detected
was
2.1
×
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