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🧪 A plastic chemical 🧪 Containing phthalates
phthalate

phthalate

9.1
Containing chemicals used to make plastic softer and more flexible
  • adjective
  • /ˈθæl.eɪt/
  • Specialized
: ftalato
  • So it's vegan, it is cruelty free, it's paraben free, phthalate free, it is mineral oil free.

So it's vegan, it is cruelty free, it's paraben free, phthalate free, it is mineral oil free.

Examples

  • The phthalate content in the toys raised concerns among parents regarding safety.

  • Many cosmetics now advertise themselves as phthalate free to attract health-conscious consumers.

  • This lotion is labeled as phthalate free, making it safer for sensitive skin.

Synonyms

phthalic
vsphthalate
  • Specialized
9.9

Related to a chemical used to make plastics and dyes

is narrower, naming esters or salts of that same acid rather than general relation

Compounds

cyclohexanol phthalate
  • Specialized
9.9

A chemical added to plastic to make it soft and flexible

Surface Forms

phthalate positive

Etymology

Phthalate as an adjective comes from the same chemical name phthalic acid, with the ending -ate meaning 'made from', like in sulfate or nitrate. That's why calling something phthalate or phthalate-free tells you it contains or does not contain those chemicals used to soften plastics.