: any of various salts or esters of phthalic acid used especially as plasticizers and in solvents
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But others, such as phthalates and PFAS, are not.
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Jonel Aleccia, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Lower-quality plastics, like polycarbonate, polystyrene, and PVC, can release phthalates and bisphenols over time.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 28 Apr. 2026
The fragrances are vegan, cruelty-free, use cotton wicks, and are made without phthalates or lead.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
These bags are made from food-grade silicone that’s free from toxins like lead, latex, phthalates, BPA, and BPS.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
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Jonel Aleccia, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Lower-quality plastics, like polycarbonate, polystyrene, and PVC, can release phthalates and bisphenols over time.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 28 Apr. 2026
The fragrances are vegan, cruelty-free, use cotton wicks, and are made without phthalates or lead.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
These bags are made from food-grade silicone that’s free from toxins like lead, latex, phthalates, BPA, and BPS.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
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“Phthalate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phthalate. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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