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1598202 
Journal Article 
Enhanced Sensitivity to Detect Phthalates by FT-IR Analysis 
Lowry, S 
2011 
1 
Spectroscopy
ISSN: 0712-4813
EISSN: 1875-922X 
24-25 
WOS:000295312600014 
Recent evidence that the phthalate plasticizers may cause health problems, particularly in children, has resulted in many countries prohibiting the use of phthalates in toys and clothing. The United States Child Safety Law actually prohibits the presence of several phthalate compounds at levels exceeding 0.1 wt % even though the commercial levels are often greater than 10%. While ATR spectroscopy works well for identifying phthalates at commercial levels, a more sensitive technique is required to detect trace levels.