[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_single_image image=”5474″ img_size=”full”][vc_custom_heading text=”What is Di(2ethylhexyl)phthalate?” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]Also known as Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate, is a colorless liquid considered as one of the most common members of the class of phthalates. The organic compound is an odorless substance with chemical formula C6H4(CO2C8H17)2. The boiling point of the substance is 384ºC and is not in water but soluble in oil. DEHP is an organic compound slightly soluble in carbon tetrachloride.[/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5jA4JWa9p8″][vc_custom_heading text=”What is the Use for Di(2ethylhexyl)phthalate?” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]Commonly used as plasticizers in polymer products, DEPH is among the most produced substances in the world every year thanks to its inexpensive cost and suitability as a material for added flexibility in plastics. The industrial use for DEPH includes hydraulic fluid, as a solvent in glowsticks, and as a dielectric fluid in capacitors.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Is Di(2ethylhexyl)phthalate Dangerous to Human Health?” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]Although the levels naturally found in our environment are not a cause for concern, medical experts believe anything that exceeds the Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) of the EPA should be considered dangerous to human health. DEPH is possibly a carcinogenic substance, and exposure to it in drinking water may increase the risk of getting cancer. Longer exposure to contaminated drinking water may also lead to reproductive and developmental toxicities. Therefore, the EPA has set its regulated standard to prevent the public from experiencing any of these health issues.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”What is the Regulated Standard for Di(2ethylhexyl)phthalate in Drinking Water?” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]The EPA’s MCL or Maximum Contaminant Level for the contaminant in drinking water is set at 6 ppb to protect the public from Di(2ethylhexyl)phthalate toxicity. If your municipal water supplier or private well water has higher levels of the contaminant, take the necessary course of action at once to avoid the adverse effect of the colorless, organic compound.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”How Do You Remove Di(2ethylhexyl)phthalate from Drinking Water?” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]The use of granular activated carbon is one of the most effective treatments to remove Di(2ethylhexyl)phthalate from your tap water. You can also use a water filter system with high-quality activated carbon to trap and eliminate the contaminant. With most of the modern-day whole house filtration systems designed with granular activated carbon, investing in one is a smart and healthy decision for you and your family![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_widget_sidebar title=”List of Contaminants” sidebar_id=”cs-1″][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section]