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What are phthalates, and can buckets and cups contain phthalates?

Phthalates are a group of chemical compounds, various members of which have been and continue to be used particularly as plasticisers. They can make materials more flexible and elastic and are primarily associated with applications involving plasticised materials.

Phthalates are not a uniform group of substances in terms of their properties and regulatory assessment. Different phthalates are subject to different health assessments and legal requirements. Certain phthalates, such as DEHP, DBP, BBP and DIBP, are particularly strictly regulated in the European Union due to their substance properties and are restricted in numerous applications.

Specific requirements and migration limits may also apply to certain phthalates in food contact materials. The applicable requirements depend on the individual substance, material and intended use.

For our buckets and cups, the following is particularly relevant: The majority of our product range is made from polypropylene (PP), while polyethylene (PE) is also used depending on the specific product. Phthalates are not typically required as plasticisers for these materials.

According to the manufacturer and compliance information available to us, the relevant regulated phthalates are not intentionally added to the buckets and cups offered in our shop. The manufacturer information and compliance documentation available for the respective product are decisive when assessing a specific article.

Phthalates – explained in brief

Question Answer
What are phthalates? Phthalates are a group of chemical compounds. Various phthalates have been and continue to be used particularly as plasticisers to give materials certain flexible or elastic properties.
Are all phthalates the same? No. Phthalates form a group of substances with different properties. Their health assessment and regulatory treatment therefore also differ.
Which phthalates are particularly well known? Particularly regulated phthalates include DEHP, DBP, BBP and DIBP. Due to their substance properties, these substances are restricted in numerous applications within the EU.
How are phthalates regulated in the EU? Different requirements apply depending on the substance and application, including requirements under the European chemicals legislation REACH. Food contact materials are additionally subject to the relevant food contact legislation.
Are phthalates required for PP or PE? Phthalates are not typically required as plasticisers for polypropylene (PP) or polyethylene (PE). The majority of our buckets and cups are made from these plastics.
What about our buckets and cups? According to the manufacturer and compliance information available to us, the relevant regulated phthalates are not intentionally added to the buckets and cups offered in our shop.
Where can I find product-specific information? The manufacturer information and compliance documentation available for the respective product are decisive.

Important distinction

The statement “not intentionally added” describes the material formulation and the manufacturer information available to us. It should not be interpreted as an analytical guarantee that no trace amounts of a phthalate can be detected under any circumstances.

For food contact materials, the product-specific compliance assessment is always decisive. The designation of a plastic as PP or PE alone does not constitute complete evidence of food contact compliance.