title: Di 2-ethylhexylphtalate in the aquatic and terrestrial environment: a critical review.
abstract: Phthalates are being increasingly used as softeners-plasticizers to improve the plasticity and the flexibility of materials. Amongst the different plasticizers used, more attention is paid to di (2-ethylhexylphtalate) (DEHP), one of the most representative compounds as it exhibits predominant effects on environment and human health. Meanwhile, several questions related to its sources; toxicity, distribution and fate still remain unanswered. Most of the evidence until date suggests that DEHP is an omnipresent compound found in different ecological compartments and its higher hydrophobicity and low volatility have resulted in significant adsorption to solids matrix. In fact, there are important issues to be addressed with regard to the toxicity of this compound in both animals and humans, its behavior in different ecological systems, and the transformation products generated during different biological or advanced chemical treatments. This article presents detailed review of existing treatment schemes, research gaps and future trends related to DEHP.
authors.affiliation: Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS-Eau Terre et Environnement), Université du Québec, 490 rue de la Couronne, Québec City, Québec, Canada G1K 9A9. magdouli.sara@ete.inrs.ca
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Magdouli
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Daghrir
authors.forename: S K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Brar
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Drogui
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Tyagi
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001673:Biodegradation, Environmental; D004051:Diethylhexyl Phthalate / Q000032:analysis / Q000737:chemistry / Q000633:toxicity*; D004781:Environmental Exposure; D004785:Environmental Pollutants / Q000032:analysis / Q000737:chemistry / Q000633:toxicity*; D004787:Environmental Pollution; D006801:Humans; D010968:Plasticizers / Q000032:analysis / Q000737:chemistry / Q000633:toxicity*; D012722:Sewage / Q000737:chemistry; D012987:Soil / Q000737:chemistry; D014867:Water / Q000737:chemistry
chemical_list: D004785:Environmental Pollutants; D010968:Plasticizers; D012722:Sewage; D012987:Soil; D014867:Water; D004051:Diethylhexyl Phthalate
keywords: Contamination; DEHP; Future trends; Sources; Treatment