Table 1. Some of the phthalates which are mostly used or known toxicant

Phthalates Metabolites Most used, (g/mol), CAS No.
Butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP, BBzP)18 Mono-benzyl phthalate (MBzP) Mono-butyl phthalate (MBP) Foamed polyvinyl chloride, industrial solvent, electronics (HMW; 312.36) 85-68-7
Dicyclohexyl phthalate (1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid dicyclohexylester) (DCHP) Mono-cyclohexyl phthalate cyclohexanol (MCHP) Adhesives, (HMW; 330.40) 84-61-7
Di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP, DnBP)18 Mono-n-butyl phthalate (MBP, MnBP) Mono-isobutyl phthalate (MiBP) Mono(3-carboxypropyl) phthalate (mono-Carboxyisooctyl phthalate) (MCPP) Nail polish, adhesives, electronics, dispersions (LMW; 278.34) 84-74-2
Di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)18 Mono-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (mEHP) Mono-(2-ethyl-5-oxohexyl) phthalate (MEOHP, 5-oxo-MEHP) Mono-(2-ethyl-5-hydroxyhexyl) phthalate (MEHHP; 5-OH-MEHP) Mono-(2-ethyl-5-carboxypentyl) phthalate (MECPP; 5-cx-MEPP) Mono-(2-[(carboxymethyl) hexyl] phthalate (2-cx-MMHP) Mono-(3-carboxypropyl) phthalate (mono-Carboxyisooctyl phthalate) (MCPP) Plasticizer, polyvinyl chloride, food packages, vinyl flooring, paints, medical device, electronics (HMW; 390.56) 117-81-7
Diethyl phthalate (DEP)7,8 Monoethyl phthalate (mEP) Personal care products, animal care products, electronics, dispersions (LMW; 222.24) 84-66-2
1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C7-11 branched and linear alkyl esters (Di-C7-11-(linear and branched)-alkyl phthalate ester; Di-711-phthalate; Di (heptyl, nonyl, undecyl) phthalate) (DHNUP)6,7 Plasticizer, PVC, electronics, cosmetics (HMW; 418.60) 68515-42-4
Di-isobutyl phthalate (DiBP)4,6,7 Mono-(carboxynonyl) phthalate (mCNP) Mono-isobutyl phthalate (mIBP) Plasticizer, food packages, vinyl flooring, paints, electronics, dispersions (LMW; 278.34) 84-69-5
Di-isodecyl phthalate (DiDP)17 Monobutyl phthalate (mBP) Monocarboxyisononyl phthalate (MCiNP) Monohydroxyisodecyol phthalate (MHiDP) Monooxyisodecy phthalate (MOiDP) Monoisodecyl phthalate (MIDP) Plasticizer, electronics, ear plugs (HMW; 446.66) 26761-40-0/68515-49-1
1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C6-8-branched alkyl esters, C7-rich (di-isoheptyl phthalate; bis(5-methylhexyl) phthalate) (DiHP, DiHeP)7 Plasticizer, electronics, sealant (HMW; 362.50) 71888-89-6
Di-isononyll phthaltate (DiNP)13,57 Mono(carboxyoctyl) phthalate (MCOP) Mono-isononyl phthalate (MINP) Mono(hydroxyisononyl) phthalate (MHINP) Mono(oxoisononyl) phthalate (MOINP) Plasticizer, food packages, vinyl flooring, paints, eraser, electronics (HMW; 418.61) 28553-12-0/68515-48-0
Di-iso-pentyl phthalate (1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid, 1,2-bis(3-methylbutyl) ester) (DiPP, DiPeP)6,7 Mono-isopentyl phthalate (MiPeP) Mono-3OH-(3-methylbutyl) phthalate (3OH-MiPeP) Mono-4OH-(3-methylbutyl) phthalate (4OH-MiPeP) Plasticizer, PVC, electronics, propellant (HMW; 306.40) 605-50-5
Di (methoxyethyl) phthalate (bis(2-methoxyethyl) ester) (DMEP)6,7 Ethylene glycol menomethyl ether (EGME) Methoxyacetic acid (MAA) Plasticizer, photographic compound, film, electronics (LMW; 282.29) 117-82-8
Dimethyl phthalate (DMP)68 Monomethyl phthalate (mMP) Insect repellent, fluorescent products, electronics, dispersions (LMW; 194.18) 131-11-3
Di-n-hexyl phthalate (DnHP, DHP, DHEXP)6,7 n-Hexanol mono-n-hexyl phthalate (MHxP) Plasticizer, electronics, footwear (HMW; 334.45) 84-75-3
Di-n-octyl phthalate (DnOP)2,3,5,7,8 Mono-n-octyl phthalate (mOP, MnOP) Mono-(3-carboxypropyl) phthalate (MCPP) Mono-n-heptyl phthalate (MHpP) Mono-n-pentyl phthalate (MPeP) Plasticizer, PVC, electronics (HMW; 390.56) 117-84-0
Di-n-pentyl phthalate (Diamyl phthalate) (DnPP, DnPeP, DPENP, DPP)6,7 Mono(3-carboxypropyl) phthalate (mono-carboxyisooctyl phthalate, (MCPP) Mono(4-hydroxypentyl) phthalate (MHPP) Phthalic acid (PA) Plasticizer, nitrocellulose, electronics, footwear (HMW; 306.38) 131-18-0
Di (2-propylheptyl) phthalate (DPHP)6 Mono-oxo-propylheptylphthalate (oxo-MPHP) Plasticizer, PVC, , cable wire, roofing membranes (HMW; 446.66) 53306-54-0
1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid dipentylester, branched and linear (di-n-propylphthalate; dipentyl phthalate, branched and linear) (DPP)6,7 Plasticizer, electronics, footwear (HMW; 306.40) 84777-06-0
n-pentyl iso-pentyl phthalate (diamyl phthalate; Di-n-pentyl phthalte; 1,2-bezenedicarboxylid acid, 1,2-dipentyl ester) (PiPP, nPiPP, DnPP)6,7 Plasticizer, detergent, electronics (HMW; 306.40) 131-18-0
California’s Proposition 65 as a reproductive and developmental toxicant.
California’s AB1108. The bill, if passed, will ban use in the manufacture of any toy or childcare article intended for use by a child under three years of age.
European Union banned as a phthalate softener in the manufacture of toys and childcare articles.
European Union include to Restriction of the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS).
Japan Toy Safety Standard (ST-2002 Part3).
REACH Regulation (EC)No1907/2006.
Samsung.
TURA, toxics use reduction act.