: any of various salts or esters of phthalic acid used especially as plasticizers and in solvents
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The pieces in the set are nontoxic, child-safe and free of harmful chemicals like phthalates, BPA and lead.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
Each product is free of harsh chemicals, parabens, sulfates, phthalates, silicones, and synthetic fragrances.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 6 June 2025
Their products are also free of silicones, parabens, sulfates, and phthalates.
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 5 June 2025
The beauty and body care products sold at Whole Foods stores also must be free from phthalates, parabens and microbeads.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 3 June 2025
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
Each product is free of harsh chemicals, parabens, sulfates, phthalates, silicones, and synthetic fragrances.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 6 June 2025
Their products are also free of silicones, parabens, sulfates, and phthalates.
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 5 June 2025
The beauty and body care products sold at Whole Foods stores also must be free from phthalates, parabens and microbeads.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 3 June 2025
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“Phthalate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phthalate. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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