Because many years ago, when I worked with PVC, (at least IIRC) pthalates where the new ultra safe stabiliser to replace nasty old lead!

At least you can pronounce it.

1) How the hell do you pronounce 'phthalates'?

2) Is there video (or audio) of Arnie pronouncing it?

ffff

thay (like say with a lisp)

lates

Its fun to say phthalates!

It's time for Arnie to ban more and more things, just for the amusement of the cheesy "teminates" taglines!