DEHT (Di(2-ethylhexyl) terephthalate) in Food: Studies, Health Effects, Regulations

DEHT

Di(2-ethylhexyl) terephthalate · CAS 6422-86-2

Phthalate substitute marketed as a safer alternative to DEHP. Found in food-contact plastics. PlasticList detected the highest single value in a Chick-Fil-A sandwich at 2,717,000 ng/serving.

Chemical class

Phthalate substitute

Foods with detections

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Studies tracking

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Regulatory status

Active

What it is

Phthalate substitute marketed as a safer alternative to DEHP. Found in food-contact plastics. PlasticList detected the highest single value in a Chick-Fil-A sandwich at 2,717,000 ng/serving.

Health effects

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 DEHT from FDA Total Diet Study, academic research, and independent lab testing. Detection results will appear here as datasets are ingested.