Phthalates are used in PVC(vinyl) for softness and are extremely common in manufacturing of plastics. Some of these Phthalates are suspected hazards and are banned in trace amounts in "child care articles".
Union Ink Company and Rutland Plastics Corp have true Non-Phthalate plastisol formulas.. Mixing systems are listed below. Stock colors, bases, and whites are also available in NPT versions. If you think your shop should be using these special formulas to meet some customers new criteria, contact AST Technical Support for a application-specific assesment of your compliance needs.