phthalate

/thal-eyt, fthal-/US // ˈθæl eɪt, ˈfθæl- //UK // (ˈθælɪt, ˈfθæl-) //

邻苯二甲酸盐,邻苯二甲酸酯,邻苯二甲酸脂,邻里关系

Definitions

n.名词 noun

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Chemistry.
- : a salt or ester of phthalic acid: phthalates are used mainly, and profusely, as plasticizers and solvents, but growing concern over their environmental impact has led to interest in developing biological alternatives.

Many aluminum free deodorants are free of other potentially questionable substances, such as paraben and phthalates.
These include substances like phthalates – better known as plasticizers – as well as pesticides, herbicides, heavy metals, toxic gases and other synthetic materials.
During processing, foods come in contact with phthalates, such as DEHP and DBP — or BPA in the plastic or lining of cans — and because these chemicals aren’t bound to these materials, they can leach into the food.
Believe it or not, frequently dining out or getting takeout is associated with higher levels of phthalates in the body, thanks to food-packaging materials.