: any of various salts or esters of phthalic acid used especially as plasticizers and in solvents
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The brand creates products, like this car diffuser, that emit delightful fragrances without parabens and phthalates.
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Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 17 Jan. 2026
The New Standard Institute said this disposable clothing has been found to contain hazardous substances such as lead, formaldehyde and phthalates, which have been linked to serious health issues and contamination of waterways.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 16 Jan. 2026
The Blueberry Bounce Gentle Cleanser is free of synthetic dyes, sulfates, parabens, phthalates, and alcohol.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 15 Jan. 2026
Simple habits like vacuuming more frequently and avoiding personal care products that contain phthalates can lower exposures.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
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Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 17 Jan. 2026
The New Standard Institute said this disposable clothing has been found to contain hazardous substances such as lead, formaldehyde and phthalates, which have been linked to serious health issues and contamination of waterways.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 16 Jan. 2026
The Blueberry Bounce Gentle Cleanser is free of synthetic dyes, sulfates, parabens, phthalates, and alcohol.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 15 Jan. 2026
Simple habits like vacuuming more frequently and avoiding personal care products that contain phthalates can lower exposures.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
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“Phthalate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phthalate. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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