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monomethyl phthalate

In the chemical family: Phthalates

Breakdown product of dimethyl phthalate, used in insect repellant, plastic, rocket propellant; fetal and adult exposures linked to male reproductive issues.

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Health Effects related to monomethyl phthalate: Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

Routes of Exposure related to monomethyl phthalate:

  • Consumer products
  • Environment: industrial water pollution
  • Found in people
  • Miscellaneous: rocket propellent
  • Water: tap water

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