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butyl benzyl phthalate

In the chemical family: Phthalates

Butyl Benzylphthalate is an industrial solvent and additive used in adhesives, vinyl flooring, sealants, car-care products, and some personal care products.

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Health Effects related to butyl benzyl phthalate: Birth or developmental effects, Endocrine system, Persistent and bioaccumulative, Reproduction and fertility

Routes of Exposure related to butyl benzyl phthalate:

  • Consumer products: adhesives, flooring, paints and coatings, plastics
  • Environment: agriculture
  • Found in people
  • Personal care products
  • Water: sewage sludge

More chemicals in Phthalates: monoethyl phthalate, monomethyl phthalate, mono-butyl phthalate, mono- (2-ethyl-5-oxohexyl), mono-2-ethylhexyl phthalate, monobenzyl phthalate, mono- (2-ethyl-5-hydroxyhexyl), dimethyl phthalate, diethyl phthalate, di-n-butyl phthalate, view all...