The plasticizer in question is called bis (2-ethylhexyl)phthalate, or DEHP, which is "ubiquitous" in the environment, said Shanna Swan, a reproductive epidemiologist at the Mount Sinai School of ...

These ‘plasticizer’ chemicals are found in shampoo and pizza boxes. Here's what experts want you to know about them.

The softer an article, the more plasticizer it contains. A toy rubber duck, for example, will contain a lot more plasticizer than vinyl flooring. Concentrations can reach as high as 50%.

The only phthalate plasticizer allowed in medical equipment, it helps soften breathing tubes, intravenous (IV) lines, fluid bags, and catheters.

NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Report with market evolution powered by AI - The Global Specialty Plasticizer Market size is estimated to grow by USD 3.76 billion from 2024-2028, according ...

So there is a demand for more alternatives. Now, scientists have examined the effect of using DEHHP, a new eco-friendly plasticizer, used in combination with PVC.

Report with the AI impact on market trends- The global phthalate plasticizer market size is estimated to grow by USD 4.10 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to ...

Texin thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs) are plasticizer-free and bridge the gap between hard thermoplastics and rubber. Many comply with FDA food-contact regulations and several meet the ...

ABSTRACT The addition of a plasticizer to synthetic bone graft substitutes can improve handling characteristics, injectability, and the ability to uniformly fill defects. Restoration of large ...

Officials found high levels of plasticizer, often used to soften plastic containers, in a popular Chinese alcoholic beverage. The WSJ's Carlos Tejada talks about the latest food-safety scare to ...

In addition to concrete plasticizer, LigniOx lignins can also be used as a dispersing additives, e.g. in paints, coatings, and in the manufacture of gypsum products.