Abstract The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) convened a Chronic Hazard
Advisory Panel (CHAP) on Phthalates found in children's toys, and childcare products, and …

As a result of concerns about the toxicity of phthalates to humans, several expert panels
were convened toward the end of the 1990s to evaluate the implications of the scientific …

Phthalates are a diverse group of chemicals, including five with production volumes of over
1 million pounds per year in the United States (US). They are used as plasticizers in a …

Dialkyl phthalates are plasticizers used in household products made from polyvinyl chloride
(PVC). Diisononyl phthalate (DINP) is the principal phthalate in soft plastic toys. Because …

Although previous studies showed that children are widely exposed to phthalates, the
sources of phthalate exposure for school-aged children in China are not well understood …

This Technical Report was retired January 2011. Phthalates are plasticizers that are added
to polyvinyl chloride (PVC) products to impart flexibility and durability. They are produced in …

Internationally several phthalates are subject to regulatory control regarding maximum
allowable concentrations in children's toys. Such regulation is not in place in New Zealand …

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is currently conducting separate Toxic
Substances Control Act (TSCA) risk evaluations for seven phthalates: dibutyl phthalate …

Phthalates are associated with a variety of health outcomes, but sources that may be
targeted for exposure reduction messaging remain elusive. Diet is considered a significant …

Phthalates are ubiquitous environmental chemicals with a broad range of potential adverse
health effects. Exposure pathways include air, water, packaged food and household …