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1336308 
Journal Article 
Uptake of di-(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate from plastic mulch film by vegetable plants 
Du, QZ; Fu, XW; Xia, HL 
2009 
Yes 
Food Additives and Contaminants
ISSN: 0265-203X
EISSN: 1464-5122 
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD 
ABINGDON 
Food additives & contaminants Part A, Chemistry, analysis, control, exposure & risk assessment 
26 
9 
1325-1329 
English 
WOS:000269101800012 
The uptake of di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) from plastic mulch film used in field cultivation by 10 vegetable plants was investigated by experiments carried out in pots. The results showed that DEHP was transferred from the mulch film to all vegetable plants. Wax gourd (Benincasa hispida) showed the greatest capacity for uptake of DEHP, while cucumber (Cucumis sativus) and pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata) could also accumulate high levels. This implies that wax gourd, cucumber and pumpkin may be sources of DEHP contamination in the human diet. Moreover, Chinese cabbage (Brassica parachinensis) also accumulated a high level of DEHP from mulch plastic film giving dietary exposure close to the daily intake limit for DEHP. 
risk assessment; phthalates; plastic mulch; vegetables