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Phthalate Esters

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  • © 2003

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  1. Charles A. Staples
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  • This book is a comprehensive review of recent scientific research on the uses, properties, fate, effects, and risks to the environment from a very large volume production group of important industrial and consumer chemicals

Part of the book series: The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry (HEC, volume 3Q)

Part of the book sub series: Anthropogenic Compounds (HEC3)

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Phthalate esters are an important class of chemicals widely used in commercial applications, primarily as plasticizers to soften vinyl, but they are also used in consumer products. This book reviews the state of the scientific knowledge of phthalate esters in the environment. Key information reported includes: analytical methodologies; a compilation of concentration measurements in water, sediment, soil, air, dust, and food; plus an assessment of critical exposure pathways. In addition, key physical properties data and fate characteristics that control exposure are reviewed. Also included are pertinent ecotoxicity data and mammalian toxicity and human health information. Finally, the monograph addresses potential environmental risks.

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Table of contents (11 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XIV
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  2. Introduction

    • Marian K. Stanley, Kenneth A. Robillard, Charles A. Staples
    Pages 1-7

  3. Analytical Methods Review

    • Frank David, Pat Sandra, Bart Tienpont, Freddy Vanwalleghem, Michael Ikonomou
    Pages 9-56

  4. Physical-Chemical Properties and Evaluative Fate Modelling of Phthalate Esters

    • Ian T. Cousins, Donald Mackay, Thomas F. Parkerton
    Pages 57-84

  5. Degradation of Phthalate Esters in the Environment

    • Dennis R. Peterson, Charles A. Staples
    Pages 85-124

  6. Observed Concentrations in the Environment

    • Kathryn Clark, Ian T. Cousins, Donald Mackay, Kentaro Yamada
    Pages 125-177

  7. Multimedia Mass Balance Modelling of Two Phthalate Esters by the Regional Population-Based Model (RPM)

    • Ian T. Cousins, Donald Mackay
    Pages 179-200

  8. Bioaccumulation of Phthalate Esters in Aquatic Food-Webs

    • Frank A. P. C. Gobas, Cheryl E. Mackintosh, Glenys Webster, Michael Ikonomou, Thomas F. Parkerton, Kenneth Robillard
    Pages 201-225

  9. Assessment of Critical Exposure Pathways

    • Kathryn Clark, Ian T. Cousins, Donald Mackay
    Pages 227-262

  10. Aquatic Toxicity of Phthalate Esters

    • Christopher A. Bradlee, Paul Thomas
    Pages 263-298

  11. Summary of Mammalian Toxicology and Health Effects of Phthalate Esters

    • Raymond M. David, Gerhard Gans
    Pages 299-316

  12. An Assessment of the Potential Environmental Risks Posed by Phthalates in Soil and Sediment

    • Thomas F. Parkerton, Charles A. Staples
    Pages 317-349

  13. Back Matter

    Pages 351-353
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