TABLE I

Partition Coefficients and Binding Constants (Log Eb) Calculated from the Analytical Results

CompoundCodeGroup (1)Partition CoefficientsLog Eb
Log Po/w (2)Log Ph/w (3)PolyolefinPVC
AcetanilideAD11.16−1.88−0.68370.2765
Benzoic acidBA11.95−0.770.30800.9515
4-methylbenzyl alcoholMBOH11.58−0.10−0.07910.7667
Benzyl alcoholBAL21.05−0.76−0.55370.2780
Ethyl 4-aminobenzoateEAB21.86−0.360.16051.4327
Ethyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (ethyl paraben)EHB22.47−0.870.65591.3234
Dimethyl phthalateDMP21.560.760.28231.6550
p-Toluic acid (4-Methyl benzoic acid)MBA32.34−0.350.61571.2379
4-Ethylbenzoic acidEBA32.970.401.03301.6600
Butyl 4-aminobenzoateBAB33.020.661.20582.5458
Diethyl phthalateDEP32.471.851.15712.4429
  • Notes:

    • (1) Compounds were grouped for analytical and material weight reasons.

    • (2) Octanol/water partition coefficient.

    • (3) Hexane/water partition coefficient.