S. Hildenbrand, R. Wodarz, T. Gabrio
Nov 1, 2009
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Quality indicators
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International journal of hygiene and environmental health
Abstract
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) is a commonly used plasticizer with ubiquitous spread. Its metabolites are suspected to impair endocrine functions and fertility in man. This study is aimed to assess the DEHP exposure in children and adults, to evaluate the intraindividual variability, the influence of seasons and to identify potential routes of intake. Urine samples were collected from 6 people (age 4-58) over 7 consecutive days 4-times during a year to test for seasonal factors. 5-OH-MEHP and 5-oxo-MEHP were quantified by GC-MS. Urine concentrations of both metabolites were highly correlated with each other. Both female subjects showed remarkably low and stable 5-OH-MEHP concentrations throughout the year (median