Phthalate

Sampling

• Qualified sampling of home dust acc. to German VDI 4301, page 5 und German VDB guideline II B3
• Qualified sampling of bulk samples acc. to German VDI 4301, page 5 und German VDB guideline II B2
• Qualified air measurements on working places acc. to German BGIA 8387
• Qualified air measurements in indoor rooms acc. to German VDI 4301 page 5 und German VDB- guideline II B1

 Analysing/Determination

• Determination of phtalates in home dust acc. to German VDI 4301, page 5 (HRGC/LRMS method)
• Detremination of phthalates in bulk samples acc. to German VDI 4301, page 5
• Determination of phthalates in air sample filters acc. to German BGIA 8387 (HRGC/LRMS method)
• Determination of phthalates in air sample filters acc. to German VDI 4301, page 5 (HRGC/LRMS method)

Expertise

• Consulting
• Inspection on site, determination of hazardous substances
• Evaluation of measurement results acc. to German BGIA for working places and acc. to German IRK, AGÖF and VDB for indoor rooms
• Rist assessment acc. to citeria of German „Gefahrstoffverordnung“ for working places and acc. to German IRK, AGÖF and VDB für indoor rooms
• Reports & Expertises

Phtalate

Hazardous substances

Phthalate: DEHP (Di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate), DBP (Di-n-butyl phthalate), BBP (n-Butylbenzylphthalat),
DMP (dimethyl phthalate), DEP (diethyl phthalate), DOP (dioctylphthalate), phthalic anhydride
Polychlorinjated biphenyles (PCB)

Function

Softener for resins and plastics

Appearance

PVC products, plastics, textiles, expanding foams, paints and coatings, electric cables, adhesives, defatted lubricants, defoamer

Function

Plastizicer for resins and plastics

Risks

Suspicion teratogenic
DEHP categorized as possible carcinogenic
Damaging to the nervs and the immun system by long-term exposition

Reason for determinations

Health problems