: any of various salts or esters of phthalic acid used especially as plasticizers and in solvents
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An earlier phthalates study analyzed US data Previous research by Trasande and his team measured the urine concentration of phthalates in more than 5,000 adults in the United States and compared those levels with the risk of early death over an average of 10 years.
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2025
It’s also made without parabens or phthalates that can harm your skin over time.
—Christopher Murray
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Founded in 2021, Below 60 creates cruelty-free home fragrances free from dyes, phthalates, parabens and formaldehydes.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2025
Tarte prides itself on formulas free of parabens, phthalates, and other unwanted ingredients.
—Shalwah Evans, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2025
It’s also made without parabens or phthalates that can harm your skin over time.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Founded in 2021, Below 60 creates cruelty-free home fragrances free from dyes, phthalates, parabens and formaldehydes.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2025
Tarte prides itself on formulas free of parabens, phthalates, and other unwanted ingredients.
—Shalwah Evans, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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“Phthalate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phthalate. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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