RT Journal Article
T1 Phthalate esters in clothing: A review
A1 Aldegunde Louzao, Natalia
A1 Lolo Aira, Manuel
A1 Herrero Latorre, Carlos
K1 Phthalates in clothing
K1 Review
K1 Legislation
K1 Analytical methods
K1 Exposure
K1 Health risks
AB Phthalate esters (PAEs) are widely used as plasticizers to enhance the flexibility and durability of different consumer products, including clothing. However, concerns have been raised about the potential adverse health effects associated with the presence of phthalates in textiles, such as endocrine disruption, reproductive toxicity and potential carcinogenicity. Based on examination of more than 120 published articles, this paper presents a comprehensive review of studies concerning the phthalate content in clothing and other textile products, with special emphasis on those conducted in the last decade (2014–2023). The types and role of PAEs as plasticizers, the relevant legislation in different countries (emphasizing the importance of monitoring PAE levels in clothing to protect consumer health) and the analytical methods used for PAE determination are critically evaluated. The review also discusses the models used to evaluate exposure to PAEs and the associated health risks. Finally, the study limitations and challenges related to determining the phthalate contents of textile products are considered
PB Elsevier
SN 1382-6689
YR 2024
FD 2024
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10347/34744
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10347/34744
LA eng
NO Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology, Volume 108, 2024, 104457
NO This research did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.
DS Minerva
RD 22 abr 2026