“The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast

Hosted by The Chemical Company

Episode 073 | Common Media Claims & Initiatives Around Plasticizers - Phthalate & Plasticizer Discussion with Evonik

Episode 073 is the third episode of our special three-part mini-series with Evonik. This final episode summarizes our discussion of plasticizers and phthalates, and discussed some common media claims made about plasticizers which are not factually correct.

Key Claims Discussed:

Plasticizer exposure via dust

“Rubber” Boot connections with CMR Substance Exposure

Plasticizer’s false correlation with elevated blood pressure

Sustainability of plasticizers

Positive media initiatives existing today: American Chemistry Council, PLASTICS Industry Association

Evonik is one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals. The company is active in more than 100 countries around the world and generated sales of €15 billion and an operating profit (adjusted EBITDA) of €2.38 billion in 2021. Evonik goes far beyond chemistry to create innovative, profitable and sustainable solutions for customers. More than 33,000 employees work together for a common purpose: To improve life, today and tomorrow.

Featuring:

Dr. Hendrik T. M. Fischer: Director Advocacy and Regulatory Marketing

Sanjay Kakkar: Business Director

Nadine Engel: Hazard & Risk Management

Host: Marketing & Sales Specialist Ben Sawicki

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Produced by:

Kettlebottom Creative

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