Some phthalates such as di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP)
and their metabolites are suspected of producing teratogenic or endocrine-disrupting effects …

Phthalates (PAEs) are popular synthetic chemicals used as plasticizers and solvents for
various products, such as polyvinyl chloride or personal care products. Human exposure to …

Phthalates are a diverse group of chemicals, including five with production volumes of over
1 million pounds per year in the United States (US). They are used as plasticizers in a …

Phthalates and bisphenol A (BPA) are compounds widely used as raw materials in the
production of plastics, making them ubiquitous in our daily lives. This results in widespread …

Background In May 2011, di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalates (DEHP) and, to a lesser extent, di-iso-
nonyl phthalate (DiNP) were found to have been illegally used for many years in Taiwan as …

Recent efforts worldwide have resulted in a growing database of measured concentrations
of chemicals in blood and urine samples taken from the general population. However, few …

Dibutyl phthalate is a phthalate ester with extensive use in industry in such products as
plastic (PVC) piping, various varnishes and lacquers, safety glass, nail polishes, paper …

Some phthalates are developmental and reproductive toxicants in animals. Exposure to
phthalates is considered to be potentially harmful to human health as well. Based on a …

To effectively incorporate in vitro-in silico-based methods into the regulation of consumer
product safety, a quantitative connection between product phthalate concentrations and in …

Background: Phthalates have been found in many personal care and industrial products, but
have not previously been reported in food purchased in the United States. Phthalates are …