probable human carcinogens known to cause chronic health effects including liver and kidney abnormalities Many soft polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic toys contain chemicals called phthalates PVC is hard and brittle, so phthalates are added as "plasticizers," or softeners
A class of organic compounds containing phthalic acid esters [C6H4(COOR)2] and derivatives Used as plasticizers in plastics Also used in many other products (such as detergents, cosmetics) and industrial processes (such as defoaming agents during paper and paperboard manufacture, and dielectrics in capacitors)
A group of SOC chemicals used in plastics manufacturing to make them flexible and pliable One of the most widespread classes of pollutants due to their usage
A family of chemicals, produced from phthalic anhydride and alcohols, frequently used as plasticisers to give flexibility to PVC
Chemical compounds that are used as plasticizers These compounds cause health effects such as endocrine disruption, kidney or liver damage