Plasticizers

Plasticizers are chemicals that are commonly used to enhance the flexibility and durability of plastics, as these chemicals are often added to plastics during manufacturing to make them more pliable and less brittle. While plasticizers are crucial for the production of many everyday items, they can potentially leach into water and become a source of environmental concern. Plasticizers can leach from plastic products into the surrounding environment, including water. When these products come into contact with liquids, leaching can occur in various ways, such as through direct, contact with plastic containers, pipes, or materials used in water treatment processes. There are various types of plasticizers, and they can vary in their chemicals composition, with some common plasticizers include phthalates, bisphenol A (BPA), and adipates. Phthalates, in particular, are widely used and have been a subject of concern due to potential health and environmental effects. Human exposure to plasticizers through the consumption of water and food has caused concerns to those that have come into contact with plastic materials containing these chemicals.