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Phthalates
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)
A synthetic plasticizer used to increase the flexibility of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) products. Not intended for food consumption; known for potential endocrine-disrupting effects and used in some materials including medical devices and plastics.
Tracked contaminantUpdated Apr 15, 2024
Health score-5.0
-5Very bad5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- 0.006 ppm
- Health guideline
- 0 ppm
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- 1200 mcg
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Endocrine disruption, reproductive toxicity, potential carcinogenicity, developmental toxicity
Benefits
Used industrially to increase plastic flexibility, no health benefits for consumption
Waters containing Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)
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