Reproductive Toxicant
Where is it Commonly Found?
Pipes, conduits, waterproofing, roofing, siding, door and windows, resilient flooring, carpet backing, wall covering, signage, window treatments, furniture, and wire cable sheathingHEALTH EFFECT SUMMARY
In 2010 the European Union announced that under the terms of its new chemicals policy known as REACH, that three phthalates Butyl Benzyl Phthalate (BBP), Di(2-Ethylhexyl)Phthalate (DEHP), and Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) will be banned from use within the next three to five years unless an authorization has been granted to individual companies for their use.What are its known health effects?
What are its suspected health effects?
Alternative Materials
PET plastic for wiring jacketing; natural and polyolefin materials for wallcovers; Rubber, Linoluem, PVC-free resilient flooring options; Nylon, Polyester for shower curtains; Polyurethane, Nylon, Nylon Microfiber and Polyethylene; Fiberglass base with cotton flocked backing, polyester with arcylic foamed backing, polyester, polyester and cotton, Olefin-coated olefin yarn, and Thermoplastic Olefin. There are many PVC-free options for piping, conduits, flooring, carpet, wall protection systems, windows & doors, backings, and window treatments.
Additional Regulatory Information
Does it Correspond With Any Green Building Credits?
Living Building Challenge (1.2) - Prerequisite 5;Green Guide for Health Care - EQ 4.3 - Low Emitting Materials: Flooring Systems;
Green Guide for Health Care - MR Credit 4.1;
Green Guide for Health Care - EP4.2 - Toxic Reduction DEHP;
LEED Pilot Credit 11: Chemical Avoidance in Building Materials;
Living Building Challenge 1.3 – Prerequisite 5: Materials Red List;
Living Building Challenge 2.0 – Red List;
How is it Categorized?
What is it’s Origin?
A plasticizer used mostly in the production of flexible PVC products.
A class of phthalates that includes but not limited to Butyl Benzyl Phthalate (BBP), Di(2-Ethylhexyl)Phthalate (DEHP), Di-N-Octyl Phthalate (DNOP), Di-N-Pentyl Phthalate (DNPP), Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP), Diisobutyl Phthalate (DIBP), Diisodecyl Phthalate (DIDP), Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP), Di-N-Hexylphthalate (DNHP)
Divisions and Sections
Div 04 PVC Flashing (Elastomeric Thermoplastic Flashing)
Div 07 Dampproofing and Waterproofing
Div 07 Polyvinyl-Chloride (PVC) Roofing
Div 07 Self-Adhering Sheet Waterproofing
Div 09 Resilient Athletic Flooring
Div 09 Resilient Base and Accessories
Div 09 Resilient Sheet Flooring
Div 09 Resilient Tile Flooring
Div 09 Static-Control Resilient Flooring
Div 09 Stretched-Fabric Wall Systems
Div 10 Visual Display Surfaces
Div 11 Play Field Equipment and Structures
Div 10 Accordion Folding Partitions
Div 10 Wall and Door Protection
Div 12 Entrance Floor Mats and Frames
Div 12 Horizontal Louver Blinds
Div 32 Chain Link Fences and Gates
Div 32 Playground Protective Surfacing
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