Di-n-octyl phthalate
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Di-n-octyl phthalate
Di-n-octyl phthalate (DNOP). Computer artwork of a molecule of DNOP. It has the chemical formula C24.H38.O4. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (gold), hydrogen (white) and oxygen (red). Phthalates are a group of compounds widely used as plasticisers, substances that soften plastics. Phthalates do not chemically bind to the plastic and so readily leach out of it. This, with evidence that they may be carcinogenic, disrupt hormones and cause organ damage, led the European Union in June 2005 to ban the use of DNOP and other phthalates in toys and childcare articles that children could put in their mouths where their concentration exceeds 0.1% of the mass of the material
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Allergen Banned Carcinogen Compound Dangerous Hazardous Illegal Phthalate Phthalate Ester Plasticiser Pollutant Pollution Toxic Computer Artwork Molecular
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This computer artwork showcases a molecule of Di-n-octyl phthalate (DNOP), a notorious compound used as a plasticiser. The molecular structure of DNOP, with its chemical formula C24. H38. O4, is beautifully depicted through the representation of atoms as color-coded spheres - carbon in gold, hydrogen in white, and oxygen in red. Phthalates like DNOP are widely employed to soften plastics; however, their tendency to leach out of the plastic without chemically binding poses significant dangers. Studies have revealed that these compounds may be carcinogenic and disrupt hormones while causing organ damage. Consequently, the European Union took decisive action by banning the use of DNOP and other phthalates in toys and childcare articles that children could put into their mouths if their concentration exceeds 0.1% of the material's mass. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the hazardous nature of this banned compound. It symbolizes both danger and pollution associated with illegal substances within our environment. Its intricate depiction highlights its toxic properties while emphasizing its status as an allergen and potential carcinogen. As an illustration rooted in chemistry, this computer artwork from Science Photo Library offers valuable insight into the molecular world we often overlook but which plays a crucial role in shaping our lives.
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