DEHP

Noun

Meaning

Abbreviation of diethylhexyl phthalate.

Abbreviation of di-2-ethylhexylphlatate.

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Health concerns In May 2011, a food scandal broke out in Taiwan where DEHP (a chemical plasticizer and potential carcinogen used to make plastic) was found as a stabilizer in drinks and juice syrups. Source: Internet

Some studies indicate that this outgassing of additives may contribute to health complications, and have resulted in a call for banning the use of DEHP on shower curtains, among other uses. Source: Internet

APEX® 3801-70NT1 is a clear, flexible polyvinyl chloride (PVC) grade containing a non-diethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) plasticizer. Source: Internet

The most common medium molecular weight phthalates are DOP (dioctyl phthalate, also known as DEHP, di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate) and DINP (diisononyl phthalate). Source: Internet

DEHP alternatives, which are gradually replacing it, are Adipates, Butyryltrihexylcitrate (BTHC), Cyclohexane-1,2-dicarboxylic acid, diisononylester (DINCH), Di(2-ethylhexyl)terephthalate, polymerics and trimellitic acid, 2-ethylhexylester (TOTM). Source: Internet

However, DEHP is coming under increasing pressure in Europe. Source: Internet

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