phthalate

noun

phthal·ate ˈtha-ˌlāt

: any of various salts or esters of phthalic acid used especially as plasticizers and in solvents

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Testing revealed the highest levels of phthalates in the following products across major food categories: Beverages: McDonald's Vanilla Shake (<4,500 nanograms per serving) was found to have the highest DEHP contamination among beverages. —

George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024 The cruelty-free bronzer is also free of phthalates, parabens, and silicones, and its shimmer-free formula offers medium coverage with a matte finish. —

Averi Baudler, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024 Everything from polyurethane foams with formaldehyde and TCEP (a flame retardant) to phthalates can end up in nonorganic mattresses, off-gassing into your home. —

Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024 A number of the chemicals found in the study were bisphenols, phthalates or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS — worrisome chemicals that have been linked to many health concerns. —

Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 24 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for phthalate