: any of various salts or esters of phthalic acid used especially as plasticizers and in solvents
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There are ingredients that can pose health risks (phthalates, formaldehyde), and others that are just potentially irritating to some (certain sulfates).
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Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
The set of four is phthalate, BPA, and lead free as well as dishwasher safe, too.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2025
These bags are made from food grade silicone that’s free from toxins like lead, latex, phthalates, BPA, and BPS.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2025
Salt & Stone is free from aluminum as well as parabens and phthalates, yet promises performance.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 12 Aug. 2025
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Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
The set of four is phthalate, BPA, and lead free as well as dishwasher safe, too.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2025
These bags are made from food grade silicone that’s free from toxins like lead, latex, phthalates, BPA, and BPS.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2025
Salt & Stone is free from aluminum as well as parabens and phthalates, yet promises performance.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 12 Aug. 2025
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“Phthalate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phthalate. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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