Question

2. Diisononyl phthalate (DINP) is not a concern in children's toys because it is linked to the PVC molecules and will not leach out of an objecte TRUE or FALSE? (2 points) 3. In the Consumer Product Safety Commission's first risk assessment of DINP in children's toys the Commission found that the average infant (3-12 months of age) had exposures exceeding the Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) TRUE or FALSE? (2 points)

Answer 1

A- FALSE

Reason:-Diisononyl phthalate DINPis used in soft toys and other household products. It is a plasticizer added to increase the durability, flexibility of the product. In the case of soft toys, DINP is a topic of concern because it is not chemically, tightly bound to PVC (polyvinyl chloride) Hence DINP may release upon exposure and mouthing activity of infants which can lead to serious chronic health conditions in infants

B- FALSE

Reason:- The consumer product safety commission first risk assessment of DINP in infant toys found that an average infant of 2-13 months has the highest exposure towards DINP and had a mean of 0.07u/kg/day. This is a very low value than the ADI which is 120ug/kg/day. Hence the exposure is not exceeding the ADI.