Toxicology and Biodegradability of a Phthalate-Free and Bio-Based Novel Plasticizer

Phthalate esters, mainly di-ethylhexylphthalate (DEHP), represent a class of chemicals primarily used as plasticizers for polyvinyl chloride in a wide range of domestic and industrial applications. These phthalate esters are low-toxicity environmental contaminants. To address these drawbacks, POLYSO...

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Main Authors: S. Simar-Mentières, F. Nesslany, M.-L. Sola, S. Mortier, J.-M. Raimbault, F. Gondelle, L. Chabot, P. Pandard, D. Wils, A. Chentouf
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Published: Wiley 2021-01-01
Series:Journal of Toxicology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/9970896
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author S. Simar-Mentières
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S. Mortier
J.-M. Raimbault
F. Gondelle
L. Chabot
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D. Wils
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description Phthalate esters, mainly di-ethylhexylphthalate (DEHP), represent a class of chemicals primarily used as plasticizers for polyvinyl chloride in a wide range of domestic and industrial applications. These phthalate esters are low-toxicity environmental contaminants. To address these drawbacks, POLYSORB® ID 37, a blend of diesters obtained from esterification of isosorbide with plant-based fatty acids, was developed. The company can now offer PVC manufacturers a new product which competes with phthalates and other such chemicals. The market for plasticizers is very important, and ROQUETTE intends to provide a more sustainable and safer product. Isosorbide diester is bio-based (made from glucose and vegetable fatty acids). This plasticizer is registered in REACH regulation for high volumes (>1000 T/year). Risk assessment was obtained by conducting a wide range of biodegradability and toxicological protocols, using rodent models, according to established guidelines. Overall, all of the toxicological and biodegradability studies demonstrated that POLYSORB® ID 37 is nontoxic to mammalian life and is readily biodegradable.
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spelling doaj-art-a0b17d7471dc4f6daf7f3ee6cf0e70092025-08-20T02:20:55ZengWileyJournal of Toxicology1687-81911687-82052021-01-01202110.1155/2021/99708969970896Toxicology and Biodegradability of a Phthalate-Free and Bio-Based Novel PlasticizerS. Simar-Mentières0F. Nesslany1M.-L. Sola2S. Mortier3J.-M. Raimbault4F. Gondelle5L. Chabot6P. Pandard7D. Wils8A. Chentouf9Institut Pasteur de Lille-Laboratoire de Toxicologie Génétique, 1 Rue Du Pr. Calmette, Lille Cedex 59019, FranceInstitut Pasteur de Lille-Laboratoire de Toxicologie Génétique, 1 Rue Du Pr. Calmette, Lille Cedex 59019, FranceERBC, Chemin de Montifault, Baugy 18800, FranceERBC, Chemin de Montifault, Baugy 18800, FranceERBC, Chemin de Montifault, Baugy 18800, FranceIneris-Direction des Risques Chroniques, Pôle VIVA, Unité EXES–Parc Technologique ALATA. BP 2, Verneuil-en Halatte 60550, FranceIneris-Direction des Risques Chroniques, Pôle VIVA, Unité EXES–Parc Technologique ALATA. BP 2, Verneuil-en Halatte 60550, FranceIneris-Direction des Risques Chroniques, Pôle VIVA, Unité EXES–Parc Technologique ALATA. BP 2, Verneuil-en Halatte 60550, FranceRoquette Frères, Toxicology & Safety Unit-Nutrition & Health R&D, 1, Rue de La Haute Loge, Lestrem 62136, FranceRoquette Frères, Toxicology & Safety Unit-Nutrition & Health R&D, 1, Rue de La Haute Loge, Lestrem 62136, FrancePhthalate esters, mainly di-ethylhexylphthalate (DEHP), represent a class of chemicals primarily used as plasticizers for polyvinyl chloride in a wide range of domestic and industrial applications. These phthalate esters are low-toxicity environmental contaminants. To address these drawbacks, POLYSORB® ID 37, a blend of diesters obtained from esterification of isosorbide with plant-based fatty acids, was developed. The company can now offer PVC manufacturers a new product which competes with phthalates and other such chemicals. The market for plasticizers is very important, and ROQUETTE intends to provide a more sustainable and safer product. Isosorbide diester is bio-based (made from glucose and vegetable fatty acids). This plasticizer is registered in REACH regulation for high volumes (>1000 T/year). Risk assessment was obtained by conducting a wide range of biodegradability and toxicological protocols, using rodent models, according to established guidelines. Overall, all of the toxicological and biodegradability studies demonstrated that POLYSORB® ID 37 is nontoxic to mammalian life and is readily biodegradable.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/9970896
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A. Chentouf
Toxicology and Biodegradability of a Phthalate-Free and Bio-Based Novel Plasticizer
Journal of Toxicology
title Toxicology and Biodegradability of a Phthalate-Free and Bio-Based Novel Plasticizer
title_full Toxicology and Biodegradability of a Phthalate-Free and Bio-Based Novel Plasticizer
title_fullStr Toxicology and Biodegradability of a Phthalate-Free and Bio-Based Novel Plasticizer
title_full_unstemmed Toxicology and Biodegradability of a Phthalate-Free and Bio-Based Novel Plasticizer
title_short Toxicology and Biodegradability of a Phthalate-Free and Bio-Based Novel Plasticizer
title_sort toxicology and biodegradability of a phthalate free and bio based novel plasticizer
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