Review article

https://doi.org/10.15255/KUI.2021.009

Additives in Plastics – Potential Adverse Effects on the Ecosystem

Sara Čačko ; Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, University of Zagreb, Marulićev trg 19, 10 000 Zagreb, Croatia
Eva Pančić ; Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, University of Zagreb, Marulićev trg 19, 10 000 Zagreb, Croatia
Iva Zokić orcid.org/0000-0002-2621-3608 ; Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, University of Zagreb, Marulićev trg 19, 10 000 Zagreb, Croatia
Martina Miloloža orcid.org/0000-0003-3719-8359 ; Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, University of Zagreb, Marulićev trg 19, 10 000 Zagreb, Croatia
Dajana Kučić Grgić ; Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, University of Zagreb, Marulićev trg 19, 10 000 Zagreb, Croatia

Abstract

Pollution or the impact of plastics on the environment is one of today’s global problems, and has been known since ancient times. Due to its wide use, plastic can be found in almost all components of the environment, where it can adversely affect living organisms. Plastic, despite its convenience, contains harmful chemicals, i.e., additives such as bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), mono(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (MEHP), bisphenol A (BPA), polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB), and others. This paper provides an overview of research into the harmful effects of additives on the ecosystem based on various toxicity tests.




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Keywords

plastics; additives; toxicity tests; ecosystem

Hrčak ID:

270986

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/270986

Publication date:

17.1.2022.

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