[Emission of phthalates from plasticized polyvinylchloride materials].
1976
O K Zarembo, and
S E Kataeva
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D010795
Phthalic Acids
A group of compounds that has the general structure of a dicarboxylic acid-substituted benzene ring. The ortho-isomer is used in dye manufacture. (Dorland, 28th ed)
Acids, Phthalic
D010969
Plastics
Polymeric materials (usually organic) of large molecular weight which can be shaped by flow. Plastic usually refers to the final product with fillers, plasticizers, pigments, and stabilizers included (versus the resin, the homogeneous polymeric starting material). (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)
Plastic
D011143
Polyvinyl Chloride
A polyvinyl resin used extensively in the manufacture of plastics, including medical devices, tubing, and other packaging. It is also used as a rubber substitute.