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Phthalates
Dimethyl Phthalate (DMP)
Dimethyl Phthalate is a synthetic chemical commonly used as a plasticizer and solvent in fragrances and personal care products. It is not a food ingredient. DMP is known for its role in making materials more flexible and as a fixative in perfumes.
Tracked contaminantUpdated Jul 10, 2025
Health score-4.0
-5Very bad5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- 2 ppm
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Endocrine disruption, reproductive toxicity, developmental toxicity, potential carcinogenicity, environmental persistence
Benefits
Effective plasticizer, solvent, and fragrance fixative