: any of various salts or esters of phthalic acid used especially as plasticizers and in solvents
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Not to mention, the fact that it’s made without parabens, phthalates, and synthetic dyes while being cruelty-free and vegan is just the cherry on top.
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 23 May 2025
The products are made without harsh chemicals and free of stabilizers, sulfates, parabens, phthalates, dyes, and animal byproducts — but Jenner says one of the best things about the products are their luxurious scents.
—Gillian Telling, People.com, 20 May 2025
Other potentially harmful ingredients may be added to deodorants and antiperspirants, including parabens, triclosan, phthalates, and fragrances.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 20 May 2025
The pieces in the set are nontoxic, child-safe and free of harmful chemicals like phthalates, BPA and lead.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 23 May 2025
The products are made without harsh chemicals and free of stabilizers, sulfates, parabens, phthalates, dyes, and animal byproducts — but Jenner says one of the best things about the products are their luxurious scents.
—Gillian Telling, People.com, 20 May 2025
Other potentially harmful ingredients may be added to deodorants and antiperspirants, including parabens, triclosan, phthalates, and fragrances.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 20 May 2025
The pieces in the set are nontoxic, child-safe and free of harmful chemicals like phthalates, BPA and lead.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
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“Phthalate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phthalate. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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