Leaching of the plasticizer di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) from plastic containers and the question of human exposure
Erythropel HC, Maric M, Nicell JA, Leask RL, Yargeau V. Leaching of the plasticizer di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) from plastic containers and the question of human exposure. Applied Microbiology And Biotechnology 2014, 98: 9967-9981. PMID: 25376446, DOI: 10.1007/s00253-014-6183-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDEHP exposureHuman exposureDaily human exposureChronic illnessTolerable daily intake valuesLevels of DEHPBreakdown productsDaily intake valuesUbiquitous environmental contaminantsHospital environmentHigh levelsIntake valuesExposureEndocrine disruptorsHospital equipmentImpact assessment studiesDEHPLatter exposureRiskEnvironmental fateAlternative plasticizersDEHP contaminationBottled waterPatientsLevels