Adsorption of Phthalates on Municipal Activated Sludge

Table 3

Mass balance analysis in one-liter mixture solution.

Phthalate ester	Initial mass (μg)	Remains in sludge (μg)	Remains in water (μg)	Loss (μg)
DMP	80	16.4	24.49	39.11
DEP	80	20.12	6.85	53.03
DBP	80	20.12	29.82	30.06
DEHP	80	40.04	25.04	14.92
DOP	80	28	7.16	44.84
BBP	80	24.2	0	55.8