Quality Control Methods to Check Phthalates Toxicity in Textile Products

Phthalates are one of the performance parameters that have recently raised concerns about both human health and the environment. Phthalates are a type of plasticizer that increases the space between polymer chains, increasing flexibility, and durability. It is a man-made chemical that primarily causes endocrine disorders, decreased fertility, cancer, and diabetes. Based on quality testing, this review seeks to comprehend the toxicity of phthalates in textile products. Quality control is defined as the guidelines that are designed to meet the product's specific required standard. In textile products such as garments, the quality control method that is opted for phthalates is CPSC-CH-C1001-09.4. This method is divided into three sections: sample preparation, extraction, and analysis. This method is used to determine the concentration of phthalates in consumer products like coating, children’s products, and polymers. GC–MS is a recommended technique for analysis because it helps to separate, detect, and identify the class of target compounds based on their physical and chemical properties with the limit of detection being 50 ppm.