Phthalate acid esters in pickled vegetables packaged in polyethylene terephthalate container: Occurrence, migration, and estrogenic activity-associated risk assessment

Occurrence and exposure risk assessment of phthalate esters in edible plant oils with a high-frequency import rate in west China

“…8,9 There is a large number of references relating to PAEs distribution and exposure assessment in environmental media and the food chain. [10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17] Along with the research for PAEs contamination and exposure risk assessment, regulations have been gradually established by more countries and international organizations to control the use of PAEs. 4 Although the use of PAEs has been restricted worldwide, they are still frequently detected in human bodies and the environment.…”

Comparison of Two Extraction Procedures, SPE and DLLME, for Determining Plasticizer Residues in Hot Drinks at Vending Machines

“…PAEs can migrate from the walls of the container into the content of it, since they are not chemically bound to the plastic polymer [18]. Since recent studies demonstrated their possible negative effects on humans [29,30], a sensitive and reliable extraction method is necessary for their extraction and consequent quantification in most consumed beverages.…”

A multi-site recognition molecularly imprinted solid-phase microextraction fiber for selective enrichment of three cross-class environmental endocrine disruptors

“…7 Likewise, as an additive capable of improving the flexibility of plastic products, diethyl phthalate (DEP) can cause lower testosterone and male reproductive organ underdevelopment. 8,9 Methyl paraben (MP) is a highly effective and non-toxic preservative with the ability to competitively bind to estrogen receptors and modulate the production and degradation of endogenous steroids with consequential effects on the nervous and immune systems. 10 Therefore, it is essential to develop sensitive analytical techniques and methods for the detection of EEDs to monitor the contamination of those compounds.…”