Table VI.
Extraction Results for Unprocessed PVC in Water pH 9.5 (GC/MS). Concentrations (g/g) are Reported Based on a Response Factor from a Surrogate Standard
| Compound | Water (pH 9.5) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Forecast | Reflux (lab 1) | Soxhlet (lab 3) | |
| Di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) | Moderate | 40 | <5 |
| (Z)-13-Docosenamide (erucamide) | Low | 3.9 | <5 |
| Oleamide, palmitamide, docosanamide, etc. | Low | ND | ND |
| 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol | Low | 4.7 | ND |
| Phthalic acid | Low | 4.3 | ND |
| Mono-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (MEHP) | Low | ND | ND |
| Epoxidized fatty acids | Low | ND | ND |
| Epoxidized fatty acid esters | Low | ND | ND |
| Fatty acids | Low | 0.46–3.7 | <1 |
ND not detected