Development and validation of a GC Orbitrap-MS method for the analysis of phthalate esters (PAE) and bis(2-ethylhexyl)adipate (DEHA) in atmospheric particles and its application for screening PM_2.5 from Curitiba, Brazil

Abstract

Phthalates or phthalic acid esters (PAE) and bis(2-ethylhexyl) adipate (DEHA) are ubiquitous chemicals often used as plasticisers and additives in many industrial products and are classified as both persistent organic...