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Diisobutyl phthalate

Phthalates

Diisobutyl phthalate

A synthetic phthalate plasticizer commonly used to increase flexibility in plastics and sometimes as a solvent or fixative in fragrances. It is not a food ingredient and is primarily a chemical material. Known to be an endocrine disruptor with potential reproductive toxicity.

Tracked contaminantUpdated Apr 25, 2024
Health score-5.0
-5Very bad5

Water guidelines

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Food and supplement guidelines

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Risks

Endocrine disruption, reproductive toxicity, potential carcinogenic effects, developmental toxicity, environmental persistence

Benefits

None

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