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monobenzyl phthalate

In the chemical family: Phthalates

Breakdown product of benzylbutyl phthalate, used in vinyl flooring,
car-care products, some cosmetics; fetal and adult exposures linked to male
reproductive problems.

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

Routes of Exposure related to monobenzyl phthalate:

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

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