Table 1.
Chemical Name | Structure | Use |
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Diethyl phthalate (DEP) |
Personal care products (e.g., fragrances), coatings (e.g., pharmaceuticals), dyes, pesticides | |
Di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) |
Perfumes, PVC plastics used in household products (e.g., toys, floor tiles and furniture upholstery, cables, garden hoses, wall coverings, and gloves), food packaging, blood storage bags, and medical devices |
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Di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) |
Plasticizer, remaining in rubbers, inks, adhesives and sealants, paints, and lacquers | |
Benzyl Butylphthalate (BBP) |
Vinyl flooring, adhesives and sealants, car-care products, toys, food packaging, synthetic leather, industrial solvents, glues, personal care products, and automotive products | |
Di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP) |
Cellulose acetate plastics, solvent for oil-soluble dyes, pesticides, personal care products (e.g., nail polish and cosmetics), lacquers, varnishes, and coatings (e.g., pharmaceuticals) |