Sources of Exposure :
Description :
Benzyl butyl phthalate is a member of the phthalates family.
Sources of Exposure: PVC plastic; vinyl foams (often used as floor tiles); traffic cones, food conveyor belts, artificial leather; binding agent in paints and coatings or adhesives; metal, wooden and plastic construction and building materials; flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment
Health Impacts: BBP is classified as toxic by the European Chemical Bureau. May damage the unborn child and is suspected of damaging fertility, and is very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Health Concerns
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European Chemicals Agency: Benzyl butyl phthalate (Accessed December 2020)