Phthalates are man-made chemical compounds developed for use in the manufacture of plastics, solvents and personal care products. They are colorless, odorless, oily liquids that do not evaporate easily and do not chemically bind to the material to which they are added.
The continued use of phthalates as additives to make PVC products flexible and to make perfumes last longer has resulted in widespread exposure to humans. Phthalates are easily absorbed by the human body. Unlike some chemicals, it is quickly excreted from the body. However, phthalates can interact with each other and increase the effect of exposure.
Phthalates can be released from a product through heating, agitation, and prolonged storage. Release can occur at all stages of a product's lifecycle. In general, children under the age of three are more at risk for phthalates. In this regard, it is necessary to avoid using products containing phthalates. Most importantly, food packaging should not contain phthalates as they come into contact with food. According to the legal regulations, plastic materials should not contain phthalates at concentrations higher than 0,1 percent.
The main heavy metal tests within the scope of specific migration tests are:
In the tests and analyzes carried out in our institution, which has a wide range of technological equipment, trained and experienced staff and applies the most modern methods, national and international standards and legal regulations in force are complied with. Among the numerous tests performed within this framework, there are also phthalate determination services within the scope of specific migration tests.
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