Phthalates

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-020968",
  "term": "Phthalates",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "A class of organic compounds containing phthalic acid esters [C6H4(COOR)2] and derivatives. Used as plasticizers in plastics. Also used in many other products (such as detergents, cosmetics) and industrial processes (such as defoaming agents during paper and paperboard manufacture, and dielectrics in capacitors).",
  "abbreviation": "PHT",
  "references": [
    "USGS National Water-Quality Assessment (NAWQA) Program Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/phthalates/"
}