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Phthalates
Di-n-butyl Phthalate (DBP)
Di-n-butyl Phthalate (DBP) is a synthetic chemical used primarily as a plasticizer in various consumer products, including cosmetics and fragrances. It is not a food ingredient. DBP is known to be endocrine-disrupting and has been banned or heavily restricted in many countries for certain uses due to reproductive and developmental toxicity risks.
Tracked contaminantUpdated Jul 11, 2025
Health score-5.0
-5Very bad5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- 0.007 ppm
- Health guideline
- 0.007 ppm
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Endocrine disruption, reproductive toxicity, developmental toxicity, potential carcinogen, environmental pollutant
Benefits
None