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Phthalates
Butyl Benzyl phthalate
A synthetic plasticizer commonly used to increase flexibility in plastics and sometimes found in fragrance formulations. Not approved as a food ingredient. Known endocrine disruptor with potential reproductive toxicity and environmental persistence.
Tracked contaminantUpdated Apr 9, 2024
Health score-5.0
-5Very bad5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Endocrine disruption, reproductive toxicity, developmental toxicity, environmental contamination, potential carcinogenicity
Benefits
None