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Phthalates in Electronics: The Risks and the Alternatives

Author(s) -

Michael G. Pecht,

Irfan Ali,

Augustus Carlson

Publication year - 2018

Publication title -

ieee access

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.587

H-Index - 127

ISSN - 2169-3536

DOI - 10.1109/access.2017.2778950

Subject(s) - aerospace , bioengineering , communication, networking and broadcast technologies , components, circuits, devices and systems , computing and processing , engineered materials, dielectrics and plasmas , engineering profession , fields, waves and electromagnetics , general topics for engineers , geoscience , nuclear engineering , photonics and electrooptics , power, energy and industry applications , robotics and control systems , signal processing and analysis , transportation

Phthalates are common plasticizers found in many everyday products, including adhesives, plastics, flooring, cosmetics, and electronics. Phthalates are generally incorporated into materials to enhance their flexibility and durability. However, most phthalates used in electronics are low-molecular-weight orthophthalates that have been shown to have serious health effects, and as a result, ortho-phthalates are becoming regulated. This paper presents the chemistry of ortho-phthalates, their usage in the electronics industry, and potential alternatives to phthalate plasticizers, including bio-based substitutes and thermoplastic elastomers.

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