Chemicals in plastics - A technical report

Edited on 05/15/2023
Author: 
UNEP
Year of publication: 
2023
Source type: 
Institutionnel
Description: 

The report provides state of knowledge on chemicals in plastic.

A chapter of this report is dedicated to the substitution of chemicals and includes several case studies on substitution, including:

  • A case study on substituting polycarbonate (possibly containing bisphenol A) in baby bottles
  • A case study on the substitution in plastic toys of PVC containing additives such as phthalates
  • A case study on substituting PVC and phthalates in medical devices

Further information : https://www.unep.org/resources/report/chemicals-plastics-technical-report

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