Di (2-Ethylhexyl) Phthalate

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-007867",
  "term": "Di (2-Ethylhexyl) Phthalate",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Plastics may contain from 1 to 40% di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate by weight and are used in consumer products such as imitation leather, rainwear, footwear, upholstery, flooring, wire and cable, tablecloths, shower curtains, food packaging materials and children's toys. Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate is also used as a hydraulic fluid and as a dielectric fluid (a non-conductor of electric current) in electrical capacitors.",
  "references": [
    "NLM Hazardous Substances Data Bank"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/di-2-ethylhexyl-phthalate/"
}