Persistent Organic Pollutants(POPs) & Phthalates

Introduction

The substances mentioned below are restricted, under discussion for restriction or are proposed as Persistent Organic Pollutants(POPs) as per the Stockholm Convention, EU POPs Regulation and GADSL.

Persistent Organic Pollutants(POPs)

Persistent Organic Pollutants(POPs) are persistent, bio accumulative and toxic chemical substances which adversely affect the environment and human health.

Phthalates

Phthalates, a group of plasticizers, are hepatotoxic, teratogenic, and carcinogenic by nature.

POPs & Phthalates | EFFECTS ON ENVIRONMENT

• Causes soil/air/water pollution & loss of biodiversity.
• Build up in living organisms & contamination of food chain.

POPs & Phthalates | EFFECTS ON HUMAN BEINGS

• Disrupt internal organ functioning (nervous system, immune system, etc.)
• In severe cases, may also cause cancer.

Persistent Organic Pollutants(POPs)

1. MCCPs (Medium Chain Chlorinated Paraffins)
2. PFCAs (Perfluorocarboxylic Acid)

MCCPs

Intended Use:

• Secondary plasticizer
• Flame retardant
• Extreme pressure lubricant and anti-adhesive for metal working fluids
• Waterproofing agent
• Carrier solvent for color formers

Unintended Use: Not yet known

Suspected Parts/Application Area – list is not exhaustive:

• PVC compounds used for making PVC cables and sheathing
• Adhesives
• Polyurethane and polysulfide-based sealants
• Rubber Parts- O Rings and Grommets etc.
• Lubricants
• Flat liquors for leader processing
• Flame retardent, plasticizer, and adhesive promoter etc.

PFCAs

Intended Use:

• Surface application
• Production of fluoropolymers
• Coating products
• Fire fighting foams

Unintended Use:

PFCAs, their salts and related compounds may also be unintended produced during the manufacturing of PFAS.

Suspected Parts/Application Area – list is not exhaustive:

• Coating products, paints, lacquers, and varnishes.
• Fabric/carpet protectors, textile impregnation agents, fire fighting foams.
• Water/Oil repellents for textiles.
• Used in glass treatment.

Phthalates

Suspected Parts/Application Area – list is not exhaustive:

• PVC parts
• Adhesives and sealants
• Printing inks
• Fabric, Textiles, and leather
• Paints and Coatings

DIBP (Di-isobutyl Phthalate)

Intended Use:

Plasticizer in adhesive and sealant

Unintended Use: Not yet known

Suspected Parts/Application Area – list is not exhaustive:

• Adhesives and sealants
• Paints and coatings
• Plastic parts
• Rubber parts
• Dyes in fabric, textiles and leather

BBP (Benzyl butyl phthalate)

Intended Use:

Used as plasticizer

Unintended Use: Not yet known

Suspected Parts/Application Area – list is not exhaustive:

• Automotive paints and coating
• Lacquers, and varnishes
• Adhesive and sealants
• Fabric, textiles and leather
• Floor covering

DEHP (Di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate)

Intended Use:

Used as plasticizer

Unintended Use: Not yet known

Suspected Parts/Application Area – list is not exhaustive:

• Wire and cable
• Imitation leather
• Hydraulic fluid
• Decorative inks
• Dielectric fluid in electrical capacitors
• Industrial and lubricating oils
• Defoaming agents