This book reviews the state of the scientific knowledge of phthalate esters in the environment.

This book will be of interest to raw materials suppliers and processors or end-users of PVC, as well as anyone with a general interest in this versatile material: resins and additives properties and testing design issues processing, ...

"Phthalates are chemicals that are added during the manufacturing of polyvinyl chloride based plastics to improve its physical characteristics.

In this book, the authors present current research on the chemical properties and impacts on health and the environment of phthalates.