Abstract:Phthalates are widely used in industry, but adverse effects on human health have been reported due to exposure to these chemicals. In the human body, they are metabolized into phthalic monoesters, which are used to monitor human exposure and assess risk. Urine is one of the main biological samples used, due to its easy access and collection, and also being the main elimination pathway for phthalates. Urine samples are complex; therefore, sample preparation is a critical step. Disposable pipette extraction (DPX… Show more
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