Health effects of phthalate exposure

In some cases occupational exposures to phthalates have been associated with adverse health effects. A case-control study among a population of Danish workers employed in PVC production for 5 years or greater demonstrated a significant increase in the risk of multiple myeloma.Phthalate mixtures containing BBP have been associated with respiratory or neurological effects and cancer,increased incidence of menstrual disorders, and spontaneous abortions. A stutfy of college students with no known exposure to phthalates found a ne tive correlation between DBP concentration and sperm density or total number of sperm. - However, this study did not consider con-founders nor did it provide ample evidence for a causal relationship of sperm characteristics to DBP levels. There were no human health data available for DEHP, DIDP, DINP, DnHP, norDnOP. 

Health and Safety Issues with Plasticizers and Plasticized Materials 

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