WHAT ARE PHTALATES?
OUR MILK HOSES ARE PHTHALATE FREE!
WHAT ARE PHTHALATES?
To begin, one should know how to pronounce phthalates: [THAL-ates]. A group of plasticizers that are used to make plastics more flexible or resilient, phthalates SOFTEN PLASTICS AND ARE USED IN PVC (POLYVINYL CHLORIDE) PRODUCTS LIKE HOSES AND MANY CHILDREN’S TOYS.
They are found in home goods such as PVC shower curtains and vinyl flooring, adhesives, wall coverings, shampoo, nail polish, hairspray, lubricants and wood finishers. They are also used to hold color and scents in certain products.
HOW TO DETECT THEM:
Did you know that there are dozens of different types of phthalates? Here are a few commonly used in products to lookout for:
- DBP (dibutyl phthalate)
- DINP (diisononyl phthalate)
- DEP (diethyl phthalate)
- DEHP (di 2-ethylhexl phthalate)
- DMP (dimethyl phthalate)
- BBP (benzyl butyl phthalate)
- DNOP (di-n-octyl phthalate)
- DIDP (Diisodecyl phthalate)
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
- SPECIALLY FORMULATED FOR DAIRY APPLICATIONS
- RETAINS SUPERIOR FLEXIBILITY
- PERFECT TRANSPARENCY OVER TIME
- MAXIMUM RESISTANCE TO CLOGS AND KINKS
WHAT ARE THE HEALTH RISKS?
The most common health risk of phthalates is endocrine disruption (ie: they are potent hormone disruptors linked to reproductive system issues). Researchers at the University of Rochester’s school of medicine found evidence in
2008 that phthalates may have FEMINIZING Â nks exposure to phthalates found in household dust to RHINITIS, ECZEMA, AND ASTHMA IN CHILDREN
Sources:
https://noharm-uscanada.org/issues/us-canada/phthalates-and-dehp
http://ronandlisa.com/2012/04/12/the-truth-about-phthalates/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phthalate
ABOUT: TERRAFLEX INDUSTRIES
Terraflex is a leading manufacturer of extruded plastic products. With decades of experience, the company operates a state of the art extrusion plant and compounding facilities in the northern part of Israel with global activities throughout the world.
Terraflex’s portfolio of hoses and tubes boasts an extensive range of products for a large collection of applications, including garden hoses, coil hoses, professional hoses (agricultural hoses, fire hoses, shower hoses, gas hoses and more), food grade hoses, dairy pipes and medical hoses.
Terraflex manufactures hoses and pipes to OEM partners as well as under the Terraflex brand. Terraflex’s flexibility in marketing and production position it as a strong partner for any company seeking innovation and long lasting supply in the compounds and hoses domains.
