What it is
The most widely used phthalate. Plasticizer in PVC, medical tubing, and food packaging. EPA safety limit based on 1953 research. Most commonly detected phthalate in food testing.
Health effects
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Editorial in progress
A full health-effects review for this chemical is being researched and reviewed by our scientific advisors. In the meantime, see the studies and detection data below.
Detected in food
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No detection data yet
We are aggregating data on DEHP from FDA Total Diet Study, academic research, and independent lab testing. Detection results will appear here as datasets are ingested.