DEHP has been a concern for decades. But it’s still in 70% of IV bags in the U.S. Learn more about the risks below or take action now by signing the petition to the FDA.
IT'S TIME TO BAN DEHP IN IV BAGS
Di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) has been a growing concern for over 25 years
Swipe to scroll →
-
FEB. 1999
Health Care Without Harm launches campaign to remove DEHP from medical devices1
-
2002
FDA issues public health notification about DEHP and PVC2
-
2003
California OEHHA lists DEHP as Reproductive Toxicant3
-
2006
American Medical Association encourages hospitals to use alternatives to DEHP and PVC4
-
2007
California bans DEHP in children’s toys5
-
2008
Federal Ban of DEHP in children's toys6
-
2012
Kaiser Permanente moves to IV bags and tubing not made with DEHP7
-
2020
California enacts Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act8
-
2021
Congresswomen urge the FDA to update guidelines on DEHP in medical devices9
-
SEPT. 2024
Toxic-Free Medical Devices Act signed into California law by Gov. Newsom10
.jpg)
Learn More, Get Involved
Learn more facts about DEHP and how you can get involved to make a difference.
See how a Pennsylvania state lawmaker is on a quest to ban hospital IV bags and tubes made with toxins in this Spotlight on America news report. Watch 
Toxic-Free Future is a patient and environmental health research and advocacy group that provides updates and resources as well as simple ways to take action. Link
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) details the effects of endocrine disruptors on the human body. Link
Now is the time to act
Sign the petition calling on the FDA to update its guidelines on the use of DEHP in IV bags and other medical devices to reflect the latest science.
References: 1. Brown D. Campaign seeks to eliminate plastic IV bags, but risk is disputed. The Washington Post. July 21, 1999. Accessed March 24, 2025. https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1999/02/22/campaign-seeks-to-eliminate-plastic-iv-bags-but-risk-is-disputed-/4b366a86-5b5f4cc7-b4ab-b0394c4d3e63/ 2. Schettler T. Polyvinyl chloride in health care: a rationale for choosing alternatives. Health Care Without Harm. Published January 2020. Accessed April 1, 2025. https://us.noharm.org/media/4423/download?inline=1 3. California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment. Accessed March 24, 2025. https://oehha.ca.gov/proposition-65/chemicals/di2-ethylhexylphthalate-dehp 4. American Medical Association. Encouraging alternatives to PVC/phthalate products in health. H-135.945. AMA Policy Finder. Accessed April 1, 2025. https://policysearch.ama-assn.org/policyfinder/detail/pvc?uri=%2FAMADoc%2FHOD.xml-0-316.xml 5. Proposition 65 Warnings. Di(2-Ethylhexyl)Phthalate (DEHP). Official website of the State of California. Published 2021. Accessed April 1, 2025. https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/fact-sheets/phthalates 6. CPSC prohibits certain phthalates in children's toys and child care products. United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. October 20, 2017. Accessed March 24, 2025. https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/cpsia.pdf 7. Guevarra L. Kaiser gets green infusion with safer IV equipment. Trellis. Accessed May 6, 2025. https://trellis.net/article/kaiser-gets-green-infusion-safer-iv-equipment/ 8. California first state to ban 24 toxic chemicals in personal care products and cosmetics. Breast Cancer Prevention Partners press release. September 30, 2020. Accessed March 24, 2025. https://www.bcpp.org/california-first-state-to-ban-24-toxic-chemicals-in-personal-care-products-and-cosmetics/ 9. Porter K, et al. Letter to the FDA. February 18, 2021. Accessed March 24, 2025. https://roar-assets-auto.rbl.ms/documents/8190/Letter%20to%20FDA%20about%20DEHP%20IV%20Bags.pdf 10. California Legislative Information. State Committee on Health. AB-2300 Medical devices: di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). September 26, 2024. Accessed March 24, 2025. https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB2300