Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
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Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), molecular model. Atoms, represented as tubes, are colour- coded; carbon (blue), oxygen (red) and hydrogen (white). Phthalates are a group of chemical compounds widely used as plasticisers, substances that soften plastics. Products they are used in include toys, medical devices, cosmetics, and food wrap. 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 DEHP and other phthalates in toys and childcare articles 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 Tube Tubes Computer Artwork Molecular Molecular Model
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the molecular model of Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), a chemical compound commonly used as a plasticizer. The atoms are represented by color-coded tubes, with carbon in blue, oxygen in red, and hydrogen in white. Phthalates like DEHP are extensively utilized to soften plastics and can be found in various products such as toys, medical devices, cosmetics, and food wrap. However, the concerning aspect is that phthalates do not chemically bind to the plastic material they are added to. This means that they readily leach out of it over time. Studies have indicated that these compounds may pose serious health risks including being potentially carcinogenic and disrupting hormones while causing organ damage. Due to these alarming findings, the European Union took decisive action in June 2005 by banning the use of DEHP and other phthalates in toys and childcare articles if their concentration exceeds 0.1% of the material's mass. This ban was implemented due to concerns about their hazardous nature. The image serves as a reminder of how certain chemicals can have dangerous implications for human health and environmental pollution. It highlights the importance of stringent regulations on toxic compounds like DEHP to protect public safety. Science Photo Library has provided this computer artwork illustrating this banned substance without any commercial intent or endorsement involved.
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