Diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP) is a commonly used plasticizer used in the production of plastic and plastic coating to increase flexibility. It is a mixture of compounds derived from the esterification of phthalic acid and isomeric decyl alcohols.

Jan 3, 2025 · The US EPA released the final risk evaluation for diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP) conducted under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). EPA has determined that DIDP presents an unreasonable risk of injury to human health.

Proposition 65 requires businesses to determine if they must provide a warning about exposure to listed chemicals. What is DIDP? DIDP belongs to a family of chemicals called phthalates, which are added to some plastics to make them flexible.

Mar 10, 2025 · EPA granted the manufacturer request for risk evaluation for Di-isodecyl phthalate (DIDP) (1,2-Benzene- dicarboxylic acid, 1,2- diisodecyl ester) in December 2019 and the chemical is currently undergoing risk evaluation.

Oct 6, 2016 · Di-isodecyl Phthalate (DIDP) can cause developmental toxicity according to The National Toxicology Program's Center for the Evaluation of Risks to Human Reproduction. Diisodecyl phthalate appears as colorless liquid. May float or sink in water. (USCG, 1999) U.S. Coast Guard. 1999.

Jan 16, 2025 · In the US, chemical manufacturers are betting on two—diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP) and diisononyl phthalate (DINP)—as safer alternatives to di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), the gold standard for PVC plasticizer performance. So far, they are winning that bet.

Di-isodecyl Phthalate (DIDP) is a versatile plasticizer widely employed in various industries for its exceptional performance and compatibility with polymers.

May 20, 2024 · Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its draft risk evaluation for Diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP) and the physical chemical, fate, and hazard assessments for Diisononyl phthalate (DINP) prepared …

Mar 5, 2025 · In January 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published final risk evaluation for diisononyl phthalate (DINP) and diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP), two widely used plasticizers in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) products.

Oct 3, 2024 · In the May 2024 draft risk evaluation for DIDP, EPA preliminarily found that only one of the 47 uses of this chemical that EPA evaluated under TSCA contributes to unreasonable risk to human health. EPA found that DIDP has the potential to cause developmental toxicity and harm the …