Diethylphthalate

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Where is Diethylphthalate found?

Diethyphthalate is used to make plastics more flexible. It is found in toothbrushes, automobile parts, tools, toys, food packaging, cosmetics, insecticides, and aspirin.

How can you avoid contact with Diethylphthalate?

Avoid products that list any of the following names in the ingredients:

• 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, diethyl ester
• 4-09-00-03172 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)
• AI3-00329
• Anozol
• BRN 1912500
• CCRIS 2675
• DEP
• DPX-F5384
• Di-n-ethyl phthalate
• Diethyl 1,2-benzenedicarboxylate
• Diethyl o-phenylenediacetate
• Diethyl o-phthalate
• Diethyl phthalate
• Diethylester kyseliny ftalove
• Diethylester kyseliny ftalove [Czech]
• EINECS 201-550-6
• Estol 1550
• Ethyl phthalate
• HSDB 926
• NCI-C60048
• NSC 8905
• Neantine
• Palatinol A
• Phthalol
• Phthalsaeurediaethylester
• Phthalsaeurediaethylester [German]
• Placidol E
• RCRA waste number U088
• Solvanol
• Unimoll DA
• o-Benzenedicarboxylic acid diethyl ester
• o-Bis(ethoxycarbonyl)benzene

What are some products that may contain Diethylphthalate?

A clinician's point of view.

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For additional information about products that might contain Diethylphthalate, visit the Consumer Product Information Database. These lists are brief and provide just a few examples. They are not comprehensive. Product formulations also change frequently. Read product labels carefully and talk to your doctor if you have any questions. These are general guidelines. Talk to your doctor for more specific instructions.