Table 1.
Common phthalate compounds.
| Compounds | Abbreviation | Where It Can Be Found | Also Named As |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diethylhexyl phthalate | DEHP | Plasticizer | Di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate; Bis-2-ethylhexyl phthalate. |
| Dibutyl phthalate | DBP | Nail polishers; plasticizer; an additive to adhesives or printing inks; |
Di-n-butyl phthalate, DnBP, DNBP |
| Diethyl phthalate | DEP | Toothbrushes; automobile parts; tools; toys; food packaging; cosmetics; insecticides; aspirin |
Ethyl phthalate; Di-n-ethyl phthalate |
| Di-isononyl phthalate | DiNP | Plasticizer | Bis(7-methyloctyl) phthalate; DINP |
| Di-iso-decyl phthalate | DiDP | Plasticizer | Di(i-decyl) phthalate; diisodecyl phthalate; DIDP |
| Butyl benzyl phthalate | BBP | Plasticizer | Benzyl n-butyl phthalate; n-Butyl benzyl phthalate |
| Mono-(2- ethylhexyl) phthalate | MEHP | Vinyl tiles; food conveyor belts; carpet tile; artificial leather |
tert-Butyldimethylsilyl 2-ethylhexyl phthalate |
| Di-isobutyl phthalate | DiBP | Plasticizer; adhesive | Di(i-butyl)phthalate; Isobutyl phthalate; di-l-butyl phthalate; DIBP |
| Dioctyl phthalate | DnOP | Household items and building products; food applications |
Di-n-octyl phthalate; DNOP |