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Read More American Chemistry Matters A blog of the American Chemistry Council: driving innovation, creating jobs, and enhancing safety. Read More Responsible Care Search What Are High ? High phthalates are a family of compounds mainly used as a vinyl – or plastic – softener. Watch our video to learn more. Watch Video Blog: Correcting Misunderstandings of Food Additives and Child Health To prevent misunderstandings that could arise from the recent technical report by Trasande et al., it is important that you read the following blog. Learn More Flooring Healthcare facilities choose resilient vinyl flooring because of its major sanitary advantages. Learn More Wire and Cable Vinyl coating for wire and cable products - made flexible with phthalates - provide maximum durability and flexibility to help products meet stringent fire prevention requirements. Learn More Open Letter to the Editor – Pediatrics – re: Good Additives and Child Health Read the following open letter to the editor regarding the American Academy of Pediatrics' (AAP) recent policy recommendations. Learn More Overview Overview Frequently Asked Questions About More Information about “Phthalate-Free” Initiatives High Uses and Applications Children’s Toys and Food Container Myths Research: Science, Health and Safety Common Health Questions Environment-Related Research and Information Health-Related Studies Reproductive Studies Endocrine Studies Biomonitoring DINP and Prop 65 Regulatory Reviews Glossary About HPP TSCA MRREs of DINP and DIDP Contact Us Panel: Eileen Conneely Media: Sarah Scruggs are a family of chemical compounds primarily used to make polyvinyl chloride (PVC), or vinyl, flexible and pliant. are used in hundreds of products in our homes, hospitals, cars and businesses. The phthalates widely selected to soften plastics are used because of their strong performance, durability and stability. Because these phthalates plasticizers are bound into the material in which they are added, they do not easily migrate out of the product or evaporate. are the most commonly used plasticizers in the world and are categorized as high and low, depending on their molecular weight. What Are High ? » Watch our video High phthalates include those with 9-13 carbon atoms in their chemical backbone, which gives them increased permanency and durability. The most common types of high phthalates include diisononyl phthalate (DINP), diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP) and dipropylheptyl phthalate (DPHP). High phthalates are commonly used in PVC products such as wire and cable, flooring, wall covering, self-adhesive films, synthetic leather, coated fabrics and roofing and automobile applications. Low phthalates include those with 3-8 carbon atoms in their chemical backbone. The most common types of low phthalates include di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP). Low phthalates are commonly used in medical devices, general purpose PVC, adhesives, inks and cosmetics. Information Sheet are a family of compounds some of which primarily are used to soften or “plasticize” polyvinyl chloride (PVC), or vinyl. The High Panel (HPP) of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) was formed in 2011 with a mission dedicated to promoting the benefits of esters of phthalic anhydride based on C9 and higher alcohols (C9+ phthalates), including the most common high phthalates (DINP, DIDP and DPHP). Safety Information High molecular weight phthalates have been thoroughly studied and reviewed by a number of government scientific agencies and regulatory bodies worldwide. These agencies concluded that high molecular weight phthalates used in commercial products do not pose a risk to human health at typical exposure levels. Information collected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention during the last 10 years indicates that, despite the fact that high molecular weight phthalates are used in many products, exposure is extremely low – significantly lower than any levels of concern set by regulatory agencies. Did You Know The brief articles in this section are designed to provide perspective on some of the important words and phrases that are used in everyday discussions about human health and well-being. Measuring a Part Per Million Understand Risk & Hazard Biomonitoring The Precautionary Principle New Car Smell Related Resources: News Infographics and Fact Sheets News News & Resources View our resource center to find press releases, testimonies, infographics and more. Jobs Jobs and Economic Impact The business of chemistry provides 544,000 skilled, good-paying American jobs. 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