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. 2014 Oct 29;25(3):317–323. doi: 10.1038/jes.2014.68

Table 2. The parameters of the lognormal distribution of (non-zero) DEP concentrations in different products and the fraction of products not containing DEP: the GM and the GSD.

  Number of samples GM GSD Fraction of zeros
Perfume 88 1212 16 0.13
Styling mousse 68 57 7.2 0.25
Deodorant 55 168 6.6 0.44
Body lotion 38 202 6.3 0.68
Nail polish 20 NA NA 1.00
Facial cleaner 20 23 7.2 0.60

Abbreviations: DEP, diethyl phthalate; GM, geometric mean; GSD, geometric SD; NA, not applicable.

Concentrations are specified in mg/kg. Based on information in Koniecki et al.; Houlihan et al.21; Digangi et al.22; TNO.23