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HERO ID

680331

Reference Type

Journal Article

Subtype

Review

Title

[Problems raised by possible contamination foods by phthalates]

Author(s)

Lederer, J

Year

1986

Is Peer Reviewed?

Yes

Journal

Archives Belges de Médecine Sociale, Hygiène, Médecine du Travail et Médecine Légale
ISSN: 0003-9578

Volume

Issue

1-2

Page Numbers

3-44

Language

French

PMID

3521514

Web of Science Id

BCI:BCI198682117062

Abstract

The generalization of plastic packing in the distribution of foods has advantages but gives rise to a toxicologic risk. The principal advantage of this type of packing, especially in the supermarket, is the avoidance of microbe contamination, so very important for the meat. The principal risk is the migration not only of the residual monomere but also of the added substances to impart some peculiarity to the plastic. The very spread usage of phtalate as polyvinyl chloride plasticizer suscites problems. Some polyvinyl chloride sheets contain to 60 per 100 phtalate. It is necessary to analyse the risk proceeding from the phtalate utilization in the material for food packing. This is the purpose of this article.

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