« Previous AbstractOnline detection of halogen atoms in atmospheric VOCs by the LIBS-SPAMS technique    Next Abstract"Physicochemical, microbial, and aroma characteristics of Chinese pickled red peppers (Capsicum annuum) with and without biofilm" »

Sci Total Environ

Title:		Phthalate exposure in Chinese homes and its association with household consumer products
Author(s):		Zhang Q; Sun Y; Zhang Q; Hou J; Wang P; Kong X; Sundell J;
Address:		"Tianjin Key Laboratory of Indoor Air Environmental Quality Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Yaguan Road 135, Jinnan District, Tianjin 300350, China. Tianjin Key Laboratory of Indoor Air Environmental Quality Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Yaguan Road 135, Jinnan District, Tianjin 300350, China. Electronic address: yuexiasun@tju.edu.cn"
Journal Title:		Sci Total Environ
Year:		2020
Volume:		20200205
Issue:
Page Number:		136965 -
DOI:		10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.136965
ISSN/ISBN:		1879-1026 (Electronic) 0048-9697 (Linking)
Abstract:		"Phthalates are SVOCs (Semi-volatile Organic Compounds) that are widely used in industrial and daily home products. This study aimed to investigate exposure levels to phthalates in Chinese homes and to relate these to building characteristics and lifestyles. Dust in 399 homes of 410 children in urban Tianjin and rural Cangzhou was analyzed for concentrations of six target phthalates. The median concentrations were 0.31mug/g for diethyl phthalate (DEP), 16.39mug/g for di-isobutyl phthalate (DiBP), 42.60mug/g for di-n-butyl phthalate (DnBP), 0.10mug/g for benzyl butyl phthalate (BBzP), 127.11mug/g for di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and 0.28mug/g for di-isononyl phthalate (DiNP). Strong associations were found between modern flooring materials (laminated wood/wood) and concentrations of DiBP, BBzP and DiNP; modern window frame (aluminum/plastic steel) and BBzP concentration; leather polish and DEHP concentration; perfume and DEP concentration. Concentrations of phthalates were significantly higher in Tianjin urban homes than Cangzhou rural homes. Concentrations of phthalates increased significantly with increasing household income. Our study indicates that exposure to phthalates in Chinese homes increases with attributes of modern life"
Keywords:		Child Dust Environmental Exposure Environmental Pollutants Floors and Floorcoverings Household Products Humans Phthalic Acids/*toxicity Indoor sources Modern life Phthalate acid esters (PAEs) 'Rich-poor' grade 'Urban-rural' disparities;
Notes:		"MedlineZhang, Qinghao Sun, Yuexia Zhang, Qingnan Hou, Jing Wang, Pan Kong, Xiangrui Sundell, Jan eng Netherlands 2020/03/03 Sci Total Environ. 2020 Jun 1; 719:136965. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.136965. Epub 2020 Feb 5"