The Concentration of Di(2-Ethylhexyl) Phthalate on a Flooring Surface in Dwelling House

Abstract:

This study was measured the concentration level of contamination by DEHP on indoor flooring surfaces. It was confirmed that vacuum-cleaning of dust accumulated on flooring surfaces would not completely eliminate DEHP in the flooring. Unlike ceilings or walls, children are more prone to come in direct contact with flooring; meaning children’s bare skin is more likely to be exposed to high-concentration of DEHP on flooring surfaces. As children lick their hands that come in direct contact with the flooring, their chance of orally ingesting DEHP is likely to increase as well. Given these findings, it is considered important to assess children’s exposure to DEHP in indoor environments and assess the risks thereof by investing the subject in relation to behavioral characteristics of children.

• Periodical: Materials Science Forum (Volume 893)
• Pages: 400-404
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.893.400
• Online since: March 2017
• Authors: Hyun Tae Kim*, Shin Ichi Tanabe, Tae Woo Kim, Won Hwa Hong
• Keywords: Bleed-Out, DEHP, Exposure, PVC Flooring, SVOC

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