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mono-2-ethylhexyl phthalate

In the chemical family: Phthalates

Breakdown product of diethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP), used in plastics; mEHP is linked to male reproductive issues, DEHP to male reproductive toxicity in animals.

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Health Effects related to mono-2-ethylhexyl phthalate: Birth or developmental effects, Brain and nervous system, Endocrine system, Immune system (including sensitization and allergies), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Reproduction and fertility

Routes of Exposure related to mono-2-ethylhexyl phthalate:

  • Air: industrial air pollution
  • Consumer products: plastics
  • Environment: industrial water pollution
  • Found in people
  • Miscellaneous: medical tubing
  • Water: water treatment

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