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Maruko is gifted a vinyl bento box by her father that she loves and brings to school daily. One morning she wakes up late and forgets her bento box at the store during her rush to buy breakfast. She realizes her mistake later but cannot find the box. Her classmate Kenichi informs her that vinyl bento boxes contain harmful phthalates. Their teacher explains that phthalates are endocrine disruptors linked to health issues. Though upset to lose her box, Maruko is relieved to learn her favorite item posed risks. She resolves to get a non-phthalate bento box.

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Chibi Maruko Chan & Bento Box
Maruko is a little girl live in a small hometown. She is surrounded by her loving friends and family. One day, her dad gave her a present. It was a vinyl bento(lunch) box!
Maruko Chan was so happy! The bento box was special and popular. She brought the bento box to school. At school, she showed off her bento box that she owned. Everyone was jealous of her.
Maruko told her best friend ,Tamayi, that it was the birthday present she received. The bento box had become her most favourite thing ever! Tamayi knows that Maruko is a reckless person. So, as a good friend, she adviced Maruko to take a good care of the bento box.
But for Maruko, everything will be fine. I am not that clumsy, thinks Maruko One fine day, Maruko woke up late for school. She didnt move even when her mom wakes her up.
Maruko was awake but still sleepy. Her mom told her to go to the store to buy her own breakfast as she already late. When she arrived at school, she noticed something different. Ok It seems like she has forget something. But she couldnt remember what it is.
Maybe it just my feelings. Hm, I shouldnt have wake up late today, Maruko try to convince herself. She feels uncomfortable for the whole day. When school over, she go straight back to her house.
Oh Maruko. I have prepared your lunch. By the way, where are your bento box? Did you brought it to the school today? her mom ask. That was the moment that she knew that shes totally in trouble. She left the bento box at the shop!!!!
Mom! My fav Bento box! I think I accidentally left it at the shop in the morning Dont cry Maruko. Try to find it first. Maybe it still there. Who knows right?
Maruko was determined to find her bento box. She will do anything to get her favourite vinyl bento box back! She go to the shop to see if her bento box is still there. Sadly, she couldnt find it. She still not giving up. She decided to try again tomorrow.
Maruko tried to make a poster about her lost bento box. She thought that if she lucky enough, maybe she will get the bento box back. Suddenly, her classmate Kenichi says, Maruko, I think it is better for you to let go. It is great that the bento box is missing. Believe me
Maruko is so shock to hear that from Kenichi. But why? she asked. I have google about the vinyl bento box, and it actually contain high amount of phthalates! It is dangerous and I think its better for Teacher Togawa to explain this to us.
Ok students. Since this turn into a fuss, let me explain to you what actually Phthalate is. Before that, Im sorry for you Maruko. ..I have prepare softcopy on this topic for you guys. Do take a look. This is important for you and your family.
Phthalates
PHTHALATES vs NON-PHTHALATES By Teacher Togawa
What is Phthalate? A type of plasticizer that is most commonly used in the world. Known technically as dialkyl or alkyl aryl esters of 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid. It provides flexibility increase the durability, and transparency of a material. Can be found in toys, automobiles, food packaging, cosmetics, cleaning medical devices, and household furnishings. Phthalates have been identified as reproductive and developmental toxicants, and cause major health concerns.
Health & Environmental Concern
Health & Environmental Concerns Unexpectedly, phthalates that are being used to produce many products in this world are categorized as the endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs). Phthalates are known as xenoestrogens which is a type of xenohormone (endocrine distruptor), that acts as oestrogens once it is being absorbed in the body. These EDCs will interrupt with the normal hormonal function and metabolism that cause many side effects.
Health & Environmental Concerns
Health & Environmental Concerns Phthalates might likewise posture dangers for amphibian and terrestrial ecosystems particularly in the region of phthalate processing industries. Some phthalates are bioaccumulative and have been detected in aquatic organisms. For example, BBP has been shown to be poisonous to aquatic organisms and may cause long-term adverse effects in aquatic environments. Studies suggest BBP may have endocrine disrupting effects in fish. Birds and mammals may suffer impacts from food chain exposures.
Advantages & Disadvantages
ALTERNATIVE: NON-PHTHALATES Dioctyl Terephthalate
What is Dioctyl Terephthalate? Dioctyl terephthalate (also known as DOTP or DEHT) is a non-phthalate plasticiser. It is really known as the excellent toxicological profile. It is also has a long life-span as phthalate. As phthalate is widely being used in PVC, scientists had managed to develop DOTP to replace the usage of phthalate to softening the PVC plastics. DOTP identified to have the same chemical properties with phthalates (DEHP and DINP), which are used in PVC but without any negative regulatory pressure PVC plasticizer due to its excellent toxicological profile.
Health & Environmental Concern
Health & Environmental Concerns
Advantages & Disadvantages
Conclusion? The usage of phthalates plasticizers should be banned and supplant with non- phthalates plasticizers. In long term, utilizing phthalates can be quite dangerous and can be an alarming issue to the society such as health concern and environment. There are numerous different materials that can be used to minimized the usage of phthalates . To conclude say 'no to the phthalates'. Prevention is better than cure.
For dearest Maruko, Get a non-toxic lunch box. Like cloth lunch box and stainless steel lunch box.
Phthalates
WOW, I didnt know my favourite thing can become something so dangerous, think Maruko. Anyway, Maruko felt relieved. Theres actually silver lining behind all of these situations.
Tamayi told Maruko that someday, she will get her new bento box. Non-phthalates and safe one. THE END Theyre happy that they learn something important and useful.
REFERENCES Dioctyl Terephthalate (DOTP) in Nanjing, Jiangsu, China - Hengsiman. (n.d.). Retrieved April 05, 2016, from http://www.tradeindia.com/fp791089/Dioctyl-Terephthalate-DOTP-. html Factsheet: Phthalates. (2015). Retrieved April 05, 2016, from http:// www.cdc.gov/biomonitoring/phthalates_factsheet.html Lowell Center for Sustainable Production - University of Massachusetts Lowell. (n.d.). Retrieved April 05, 2016, from http://www.sustainableproduction.org/ Our Stolen Future: What are phthalates and why are there health concerns. (n.d.). Retrieved April 05, 2016, from http:// www.ourstolenfuture.org/newscience/oncompounds/phthalates/phthalates.htm Phthalates. (n.d.). Retrieved April 05, 2016, from http:// envirn.org/pg/pages/view/14692/phthalates Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and its additives. (n.d.). Retrieved April 05, 2016, from http:// www.ecocenter.org/healthy-stuff/pvc Chemanager-online.com. (n.d.). Retrieved April 05, 2016, from http:// www.chemanager-online.com/en/topics/chemicals-distribution/ph Phthalate-free & bio-based plasticizers. (n.d.). Retrieved April 05, 2016, from http://blog.phthalate-free-plasticizers.com/2012/01/04/ortho-phtha / 20 Ways to Give Up Plastic {And the Toxins in It}. (2013). Retrieved April 05, 2016, from http:// www.smallfootprintfamily.com/avoiding-toxins-in-plastic Dioctyl terephthalate. (n.d.). Retrieved April 05, 2016, from https:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dioctyl_terephthalate
Plasticizers Benefits, Trends, Health, and Environmental Issues. (n.d.). Retrieved April 05, 2016, from http://www.chemistryviews.org/details/ezine/787439 1/Plasticizers__Benefits_Trends_Health_and_Enviro nmental_Issues.html Westervelt, A. (2015). Chemical enemy number one: How bad are phthalates really? Retrieved April 05, 2016, from http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/feb/10 /phthalates-plastics-chemicals-research-analysis Phthalate Di-butyl phthalate. (n.d.). Retrieved April 05, 2016, from http://www.greenfacts.org/en/dbp- dibutyl-phthalate/l-3/3-effects-environment.htm#0p0 PVC. (n.d.). Retrieved April 05, 2016, from http://www.pvc.org/en/p/health_concerns_about_pht halate_plasticisers Chemanager-online.com. (n.d.). Retrieved April 05, 2016, from http://www.chemanager- online.com/en/topics/chemicals- distribution/phthalates-and-their-alternatives Endocrine disruptor. (2016, March 30). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 13:58, April 5, 2016, fromhttps://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php? title=Endocrine_disruptor&oldid=712740725 Original Story by; Momoko Sakura
This book belongs to: Nur Ain Iffah Mohamad Nadzri SCH4U Chemistry 12 Module 2 Activity 13

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  • 2. Maruko is a little girl live in a small hometown. She is surrounded by her loving friends and family. One day, her dad gave her a present. It was a vinyl bento(lunch) box!
  • 3. Maruko Chan was so happy! The bento box was special and popular. She brought the bento box to school. At school, she showed off her bento box that she owned. Everyone was jealous of her.
  • 4. Maruko told her best friend ,Tamayi, that it was the birthday present she received. The bento box had become her most favourite thing ever! Tamayi knows that Maruko is a reckless person. So, as a good friend, she adviced Maruko to take a good care of the bento box.
  • 5. But for Maruko, everything will be fine. I am not that clumsy, thinks Maruko One fine day, Maruko woke up late for school. She didnt move even when her mom wakes her up.
  • 6. Maruko was awake but still sleepy. Her mom told her to go to the store to buy her own breakfast as she already late. When she arrived at school, she noticed something different. Ok It seems like she has forget something. But she couldnt remember what it is.
  • 7. Maybe it just my feelings. Hm, I shouldnt have wake up late today, Maruko try to convince herself. She feels uncomfortable for the whole day. When school over, she go straight back to her house.
  • 8. Oh Maruko. I have prepared your lunch. By the way, where are your bento box? Did you brought it to the school today? her mom ask. That was the moment that she knew that shes totally in trouble. She left the bento box at the shop!!!!
  • 9. Mom! My fav Bento box! I think I accidentally left it at the shop in the morning Dont cry Maruko. Try to find it first. Maybe it still there. Who knows right?
  • 10. Maruko was determined to find her bento box. She will do anything to get her favourite vinyl bento box back! She go to the shop to see if her bento box is still there. Sadly, she couldnt find it. She still not giving up. She decided to try again tomorrow.
  • 11. Maruko tried to make a poster about her lost bento box. She thought that if she lucky enough, maybe she will get the bento box back. Suddenly, her classmate Kenichi says, Maruko, I think it is better for you to let go. It is great that the bento box is missing. Believe me
  • 12. Maruko is so shock to hear that from Kenichi. But why? she asked. I have google about the vinyl bento box, and it actually contain high amount of phthalates! It is dangerous and I think its better for Teacher Togawa to explain this to us.
  • 13. Ok students. Since this turn into a fuss, let me explain to you what actually Phthalate is. Before that, Im sorry for you Maruko. ..I have prepare softcopy on this topic for you guys. Do take a look. This is important for you and your family.
  • 16. What is Phthalate? A type of plasticizer that is most commonly used in the world. Known technically as dialkyl or alkyl aryl esters of 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid. It provides flexibility increase the durability, and transparency of a material. Can be found in toys, automobiles, food packaging, cosmetics, cleaning medical devices, and household furnishings. Phthalates have been identified as reproductive and developmental toxicants, and cause major health concerns.
  • 18. Health & Environmental Concerns Unexpectedly, phthalates that are being used to produce many products in this world are categorized as the endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs). Phthalates are known as xenoestrogens which is a type of xenohormone (endocrine distruptor), that acts as oestrogens once it is being absorbed in the body. These EDCs will interrupt with the normal hormonal function and metabolism that cause many side effects.
  • 20. Health & Environmental Concerns Phthalates might likewise posture dangers for amphibian and terrestrial ecosystems particularly in the region of phthalate processing industries. Some phthalates are bioaccumulative and have been detected in aquatic organisms. For example, BBP has been shown to be poisonous to aquatic organisms and may cause long-term adverse effects in aquatic environments. Studies suggest BBP may have endocrine disrupting effects in fish. Birds and mammals may suffer impacts from food chain exposures.
  • 23. What is Dioctyl Terephthalate? Dioctyl terephthalate (also known as DOTP or DEHT) is a non-phthalate plasticiser. It is really known as the excellent toxicological profile. It is also has a long life-span as phthalate. As phthalate is widely being used in PVC, scientists had managed to develop DOTP to replace the usage of phthalate to softening the PVC plastics. DOTP identified to have the same chemical properties with phthalates (DEHP and DINP), which are used in PVC but without any negative regulatory pressure PVC plasticizer due to its excellent toxicological profile.
  • 27. Conclusion? The usage of phthalates plasticizers should be banned and supplant with non- phthalates plasticizers. In long term, utilizing phthalates can be quite dangerous and can be an alarming issue to the society such as health concern and environment. There are numerous different materials that can be used to minimized the usage of phthalates . To conclude say 'no to the phthalates'. Prevention is better than cure.
  • 28. For dearest Maruko, Get a non-toxic lunch box. Like cloth lunch box and stainless steel lunch box.
  • 30. WOW, I didnt know my favourite thing can become something so dangerous, think Maruko. Anyway, Maruko felt relieved. Theres actually silver lining behind all of these situations.
  • 31. Tamayi told Maruko that someday, she will get her new bento box. Non-phthalates and safe one. THE END Theyre happy that they learn something important and useful.
  • 32. REFERENCES Dioctyl Terephthalate (DOTP) in Nanjing, Jiangsu, China - Hengsiman. (n.d.). Retrieved April 05, 2016, from http://www.tradeindia.com/fp791089/Dioctyl-Terephthalate-DOTP-. html Factsheet: Phthalates. (2015). Retrieved April 05, 2016, from http:// www.cdc.gov/biomonitoring/phthalates_factsheet.html Lowell Center for Sustainable Production - University of Massachusetts Lowell. (n.d.). Retrieved April 05, 2016, from http://www.sustainableproduction.org/ Our Stolen Future: What are phthalates and why are there health concerns. (n.d.). Retrieved April 05, 2016, from http:// www.ourstolenfuture.org/newscience/oncompounds/phthalates/phthalates.htm Phthalates. (n.d.). Retrieved April 05, 2016, from http:// envirn.org/pg/pages/view/14692/phthalates Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and its additives. (n.d.). Retrieved April 05, 2016, from http:// www.ecocenter.org/healthy-stuff/pvc Chemanager-online.com. (n.d.). Retrieved April 05, 2016, from http:// www.chemanager-online.com/en/topics/chemicals-distribution/ph Phthalate-free & bio-based plasticizers. (n.d.). Retrieved April 05, 2016, from http://blog.phthalate-free-plasticizers.com/2012/01/04/ortho-phtha / 20 Ways to Give Up Plastic {And the Toxins in It}. (2013). Retrieved April 05, 2016, from http:// www.smallfootprintfamily.com/avoiding-toxins-in-plastic Dioctyl terephthalate. (n.d.). Retrieved April 05, 2016, from https:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dioctyl_terephthalate
  • 33. Plasticizers Benefits, Trends, Health, and Environmental Issues. (n.d.). Retrieved April 05, 2016, from http://www.chemistryviews.org/details/ezine/787439 1/Plasticizers__Benefits_Trends_Health_and_Enviro nmental_Issues.html Westervelt, A. (2015). Chemical enemy number one: How bad are phthalates really? Retrieved April 05, 2016, from http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/feb/10 /phthalates-plastics-chemicals-research-analysis Phthalate Di-butyl phthalate. (n.d.). Retrieved April 05, 2016, from http://www.greenfacts.org/en/dbp- dibutyl-phthalate/l-3/3-effects-environment.htm#0p0 PVC. (n.d.). Retrieved April 05, 2016, from http://www.pvc.org/en/p/health_concerns_about_pht halate_plasticisers Chemanager-online.com. (n.d.). Retrieved April 05, 2016, from http://www.chemanager- online.com/en/topics/chemicals- distribution/phthalates-and-their-alternatives Endocrine disruptor. (2016, March 30). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 13:58, April 5, 2016, fromhttps://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php? title=Endocrine_disruptor&oldid=712740725 Original Story by; Momoko Sakura
  • 34. This book belongs to: Nur Ain Iffah Mohamad Nadzri SCH4U Chemistry 12 Module 2 Activity 13