Occurrence of Phthalic Esters in Wheel Covers in Vehicles

Authors

  • Š. Čorňák Department of Combat and Special Vehicles, University of Defence, Brno
  • A. Jarošová Department of Food Technology, Mendel University, Brno
  • L. Puškárová Department of Food Technology, Mendel University, Brno

Keywords:

dibutyl phthalate (DBP), bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), steering wheel cover, plasticizer

Abstract

Twenty-four samples of steering wheel covers have been analyzed for dibutyl (DBP) and bis(2-ethylhexyl) (DEHP) phthalates. The phthalates were determined by HPLC. The first analysis was performed immediately after vehicle purchase second analysis after five-months sto­rage. The phthalate contents significantly decreased in the meantime. Phthalates are carcinogens and toxic to animals So far neither the Czech nor EU legislation have dealt with these problems.

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Published

2013-12-15

How to Cite

Čorňák, Š., Jarošová, A., & Puškárová, L. (2013). Occurrence of Phthalic Esters in Wheel Covers in Vehicles. Chemické Listy, 107(12), 960–962. Retrieved from http://www-.chemicke-listy.cz/ojs3/index.php/chemicke-listy/article/view/590

Issue

Vol. 107 No. 12 (2013)

Section

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