CA Prop 65

OEHHA Phthalates

How can I reduce my exposure to these phthalates?

Avoid plastics known as polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or vinyl (with recycle code 3).

 Choose personal care products that are identified as “phthalate-free” or

“fragrance-free”.

 Prior to undergoing medical procedures (especially recurring ones like dialysis)

plan ahead by requesting medical devices or equipment that do not contain

DEHP. This is especially important for protecting boys from the reproductive

effects of DEHP (during pregnancy, in infancy, and around the time of puberty).

 Minimize exposure to dust, which can contain some of the phthalates listed

above.

 Wash your hands and your child’s hands frequently, especially before

preparing food and eating.

 Clean floors regularly, using a wet mop, and a vacuum with a high-efficiency

particulate air (HEPA) filter, if possible.

 Wipe up dust regularly, using a damp cloth.

 Eat more fresh food, and less processed and packaged food.

For more information:

General Phthalate Fact Sheets

 California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA)

Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA)

Butyl Benzyl Phthalate (BBP)

https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/fact-sheets/butyl-benzyl-phthalate-bbp

Di-n-butyl Phthalate (DBP)

https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/fact-sheets/di-n-butyl-phthalate-dbp

Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP)

https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/fact-sheets/di2-ethylhexylphthalate-dehp

Di-isodecyl Phthalate (DIDP)

https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/fact-sheets/di-isodecyl-phthalate-didp

Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP)

https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/fact-sheets/diisononyl-phthalate-dinp

Di-n-hexyl Phthalate (DnHP)

https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/fact-sheets/di-n-hexyl-phthalate-dnhp

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Scientific Information on Phthalates

 US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

National Institute of Health (NIH), US National Library of Medicine (NLM), Tox

Town

 Phthalates

https://toxtown.nlm.nih.gov/text_version/chemicals.php?id=24

 US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

 Phthalates

https://www.cpsc.gov/Business--Manufacturing/Business-

Education/Business-Guidance/Phthalates-Information

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