Research Article

Investigation of Gas Release from Recycled Plastic Shopping Bags during Melting at Low Temperatures

Table 3

Phthalates released at different temperatures in percent.

Phthalate %/temperature160°C200°C250°C

Dibutyl phthalate (DBP)3.023.45
Dibutyl isophthalate1.091.29
Phthalic acid bis (7-methyloctyl ester) (DINP)2.75
Phthalic acid, bis(2-ethylhexyl) ester (DEHP)0.060.070.05