邻苯二甲酸酯是塑料包装材料中常用的一种增塑剂，近来因台湾“塑化剂”事件使人们更加关注邻苯二甲酸酯的人群暴露及其潜在危害。本文简述了邻苯二甲酸酯的毒性，并综述了其对环境和食品的污染现状，以及暴露评估研究状况如生物标志物研究和人群暴露水平。

Phthalate esters are a class of manufactured chemicals widely used as plasticizers in plastic materials. Recently hhuman exposure to phthalates and its possible health effects have been an increased concern due to plasticizer event in Taiwan. The paper described the toxicity, food and environment contamination and exposure assessment of phthalates, including biomarker research and human exposure level.

广州市科技亚运专项行动计划项目（2010u1-E00591）