phthalate

noun

phthal·ate ˈtha-ˌlāt

: any of various salts or esters of phthalic acid used especially as plasticizers and in solvents

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Reporting from The Guardian suggests that this refusal is due to pressure from the chemicals industry, which would surely suffer in the face of a phthalates ban. —

Kristin Hostetter, Outside Online, 22 Jan. 2025 Non-toxic cleaners are formulated without harmful chemicals like ammonia, chlorine, and phthalates, which can irritate skin, cause respiratory issues, and pose potential health issues. —

Nora Colomer, Fox News, 17 Jan. 2025 Testing revealed the highest levels of phthalates in the following products across major food categories: Beverages: McDonald's Vanilla Shake (<4,500 nanograms per serving) was found to have the highest DEHP contamination among beverages. —

George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024 The cruelty-free bronzer is also free of phthalates, parabens, and silicones, and its shimmer-free formula offers medium coverage with a matte finish. —

Averi Baudler, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for phthalate