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Toxicological Characterization of Phthalic Acid

  • Bang, Du-Yeon (Laboratory of Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University) ;
  • Lee, In-Kyung (Laboratory of Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University) ;
  • Lee, Byung-Mu (Laboratory of Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University)
  • Received : 2011.10.02
  • Accepted : 2011.10.25
  • Published : 2011.12.01
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Abstract

There has been growing concern about the toxicity of phthalate esters. Phthalate esters are being used widely for the production of perfume, nail varnish, hairsprays and other personal/cosmetic uses. Recently, exposure to phthalates has been assessed by analyzing urine for their metabolites. The parent phthalate is rapidly metabolized to its monoester (the active metabolite) and also glucuronidated, then excreted. The objective of this study is to evaluate the toxicity of phthalic acid (PA), which is the final common metabolic form of phthalic acid esters (PAEs). The individual PA isomers are extensively employed in the synthesis of synthetic agents, for example isophthalic acid (IPA), and terephthalic acid (TPA), which have very broad applications in the preparation of phthalate ester plasticizers and components of polyester fiber, film and fabricated items. There is a broad potential for exposure by industrial workers during the manufacturing process and by the general public (via vehicle exhausts, consumer products, etc). This review suggests that PA shows in vitro and in vivo toxicity (mutagenicity, developmental toxicity, reproductive toxicity, etc.). In addition, PA seems to be a useful biomarker for multiple exposure to PAEs in humans.

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