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Phthalates
Benzyl Butyl Phthalate (BBP)
Benzyl Butyl Phthalate (BBP) is a synthetic plasticizer used primarily in plastics and personal care products to increase flexibility. It is not a food ingredient and is considered a hazardous material due to its endocrine-disrupting properties and potential toxicity upon exposure, including via inhalation or skin contact.
Tracked contaminantUpdated Jul 10, 2025
Health score-5.0
-5Very bad5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- 0.1 ppm
- Health guideline
- 0.007 ppm
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- 1200 mcg
Risks
Endocrine disruption, reproductive toxicity, potential carcinogen, harmful to aquatic life, suspected developmental toxicant
Benefits
None