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Definition of phthalate
: any of various salts or esters of phthalic acid used especially as plasticizers and in solvents
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Recent Examples of phthalate from the Web
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The 2014 report showed that most people were exposed to phthalates in their food, drugs and beverages, and not toys.
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The highest concentrations of phthalates were found in the packets of cheese powder.
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Don’t handle receipts with hormone-disrupting BPAs; avoid phthalates and any plastics with the recycling numbers 1, 3, 6 and 7.
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All products in this story meet Allure’s natural standards: no parabens, petroleum, mineral oil, phthalates, aluminum, talc, sodium laurel sulfate, triclosan, formaldehyde, toluene, or chemical sunscreens.
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What to Use: Play it safe with a phthalate-free body cream, like Skinfix’s.
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Aside from expiring quickly, these can contain phthalates, a material linked to diseases like cancer.
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The formula is paraben-, sulfate-, and phthalate-free, so layer up those lashes with no fear of unnatural ingredients.
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Use eco-friendly products Choose formulas without irritants like bleach or ammonia, and avoid fragrances, which can contain phthalates.
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First Known Use of phthalate
1863
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