: any of various salts or esters of phthalic acid used especially as plasticizers and in solvents
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For example, phthalates – a class of chemicals that are common in many cosmetic and personal care products – are known to interfere with hormones.
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Maria Godoy, NPR, 31 May 2024
The Entertaining Essentials flutes are made in the United States and are free from BPA, lead, and phthalates.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2024
In addition to being hypoallergenic, this detergent is biodegradable and free of dyes, fragrances, parabens, and phthalates.
—Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 27 May 2024
It’s highly rated by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) and is free from parabens, phthalates, BPA, oxybenzone, avobenzone, and petroleum.
—Laura Lu, Parents, 17 May 2024
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Maria Godoy, NPR, 31 May 2024
The Entertaining Essentials flutes are made in the United States and are free from BPA, lead, and phthalates.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2024
In addition to being hypoallergenic, this detergent is biodegradable and free of dyes, fragrances, parabens, and phthalates.
—Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 27 May 2024
It’s highly rated by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) and is free from parabens, phthalates, BPA, oxybenzone, avobenzone, and petroleum.
—Laura Lu, Parents, 17 May 2024
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“Phthalate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phthalate. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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