How to Use phthalate in a Sentence
phthalate
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The good news, though, is that phthalates linger in the body for only about a day.
— Mark Lieber, CNN, 29 Mar. 2018 -
And, none of the shades contain phthalates or parabens.
— Jenna Clark, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2024 -
And it’s made in the USA and free of glycol, petro, and phthalates for an extra bonus.
— Belle Duchene, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2023 -
This is not the first time phthalate levels have been linked to food sources.
— Mark Lieber, CNN, 29 Mar. 2018 -
What to Use: Play it safe with a phthalate-free body cream, like Skinfix’s.
— Lauren Balsamo, Cosmopolitan, 22 June 2017 -
The brand claims the product is made without parabens or phthalates.
— Carolyn Forté, goodhousekeeping.com, 26 May 2023 -
Plus, the unisex fragrance is free of parabens and phthalates.
— Sarah Wolf Halverson, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2023 -
Detecting phthalates in all but one of the samples is one thing.
— Susan Matthews, Slate Magazine, 14 July 2017 -
Made out of 100% acrylic, these durable drinking glasses are BPA-, lead-, cadmium-, and phthalate-free.
— Kate McGregor, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Mar. 2023 -
All Yeti mats are free of phthalates, latex and heavy metals.
— Sara Kennedy, The Seattle Times, 16 July 2018 -
One pair of Shein shoes sampled had 229 times the legal limit for phthalates, per the outlet.
— Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019 -
The scrubs, washes, and lotions are all made with a list of nos: No parabens, phthalates, sulfates, or silicones, to name a few.
— Glamour, 24 Oct. 2019 -
The 2014 report showed that most people were exposed to phthalates in their food, drugs and beverages, and not toys.
— Natalie Dreier, ajc, 14 July 2017 -
Exposure to high phthalate levels in the womb has been linked to asthma in childhood.
— Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 15 Sep. 2023 -
The fitted lid is plastic but contains no BPA or phthalates.
— NBC News, 6 May 2020 -
The product is non-comedogenic as well as free of parabens, sulfates, phthalates, oil, gluten, dyes and fragrance.
— Talia Ergas, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2023 -
With a mild lemon scent, these masks are cruelty-free and made without parabens, sulfates, or phthalates.
— Tanya Edwards, Parents, 25 Sep. 2023 -
These are made of 100% organic cotton and are free of lead, phthalates, and flame-retardants.
— Jessica Booth, Parents, 14 Nov. 2023 -
Like all of Tarte’s products, the glue is cruelty-free and made without parabens, phthalates, and mineral oil.
— Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 1 Sep. 2018 -
This pick from Shah is another that's completely free of fragrances, as well as parabens and phthalates.
— Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, 5 Feb. 2018 -
The highest concentrations of phthalates were found in the packets of cheese powder.
— Kate Samuelson, Time, 14 July 2017 -
Harsh chemicals like sulfates, parabens, and phthalates can irritate the skin and cause eczema symptoms to flare up.
— Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 7 Apr. 2023 -
The cream is vegan, free of sulfate and phthalates, and smells fantastic.
— Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2023 -
The Starburst-pink candle is hand-crafted in the U.S.A., made of 100 percent soy wax, and free of phthalates, all of which sound like pretty positive attributes.
— Emma Bazilian, House Beautiful, 17 Jan. 2020 -
They are made from non-toxic rubber free of PVC, phthalates, lead, flame retardants, and formaldehyde.
— Casey Clark, Parents, 1 June 2024 -
Just about all Americans have measurable amounts of phthalates and BPA in their bodies.
— Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 15 Sep. 2023 -
Plus, it’s made without parabens, phthalates, or sulfates.
— Terri Peters, Health, 5 Oct. 2023 -
The set includes shades ranging from peach to nude to pink, and they're formulated without parabens, sulfates, or phthalates.
— Rosemary Donahue, Allure, 21 Dec. 2017 -
The scents are made without parabens, phthalates, or other harsh chemicals.
— Erica Reagle, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2023 -
Each fragrance is derm and allergy tested, free of parabens and phthalates, vegan, and cruelty-free.
— Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 16 Aug. 2024
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