← Back to all waters

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
- 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, potential carcinogenic effects, developmental toxicity, environmental persistence
Benefits
None