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Dimethyl phthalate (17) |
Plasticizer in the production of polyvinyl chloride; coating component in cellulose films; component in laminated safety glasses and shields; as a pesticide (as fermine®); in hair spray (although mostly discontinued in personal care products). |
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Diethyl phthalate (7) |
As a fixating agent in fragrances; as excipient and coating material in pharmaceuticals such as in theophylline, erythromycin, verapamil and mianserin formulations.+
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Dibutyl phthalate (5) |
Plasticizer in the production of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyvinyl acetate (PVA) and rubber; component in latex adhesives, sealants, car care products, solvent and fixative in cosmetics and paints, insecticides, food wrapping materials, as excipient and coating material in pharmaceuticals such as in mesalazine and lithium.+
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Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (9) |
Plasticizer in the production of polyvinyl chloride; plasticizer in toys; clothing, incl. shoes; car upholstery; floor tiles; adhesives and paints; plastic tubings for medical instruments. |
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Bis(2-propylheptyl) phthalate (21) |
Plasticizer in PVC. |
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Benzyl butyl phthalate (1) |
Plasticizer in the production of polyvinyl chloride, polyurethanes, polysulfides and polyacrylates; vinyl flooring, adhesives, car care products, food wrapping material, and artificial leather. |
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Diisononyl phthalate (15) |
Plasticizer in the production of polyvinyl chloride; plasticizer in toys; clothing, incl. shoes; adhesives and paints. |
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Bis(butoxyethyl) phthalate (6) |
Plasticizer in PVC and PVA; adhesives. |
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Diisobutyl phthalate (12) |
Plasticizer in cellulose nitrate. |
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Diisodecyl phthalate (13) |
The coating on furnishings, cookware, coating for pharmaceuticals, food wrapping material. |
+Z. N. Ennis, S. A. Pedersen, M. R. Hansen, A. Pottegård, T. P. Ahern, J. Hallas, P. Damkier Use of phthalate-containing prescription drugs and the risk of gastric cancer: a Danish nationwide case-control study, Acta Oncol., 2019, 58, 852-858.