The use of polyvinyl chloride gloves containing di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate for food contact applications is restricted. In their place, polyvinyl chloride gloves containing non-phthalate plasticizers (PVC-NP) have been introduced. They contained unknown substances, so they were studied by GC/MS, HR-MS and NMR. The chemical structures of the unknown substances were confirmed to be diethylene gly...

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This report was prepared by the author and does not represent the opinions of The University of Oregon or any of its affiliates. p. 53 © Basel Action Network. PVC coated wire waste sorted and burned by villagers in Guiyu, China. Cancer causing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and dioxins will result from burning wires made from PVC and brominated flame retardants. p. 77 © Bryce lankard/Greenpea...