Diethyl phthalate (DEP)

Product Group : Xenoestrogen

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Metabolite: Monoethyl Phthalate (MEP)

Description: Found within many consumer products, phthalates are industrial plasticizers that impart flexibility and resilience to plastic, among other uses. Monoethyl phthalate (MEP) is a metabolite, or breakdown product, of diethyl phthalate (DEP), most often used as a fragrance ingredient in perfume, cologne, deodorant, soap, shampoo, lotion, and other personal care products.

Sources of Exposure: Fragrances, personal care products, flexible plastics

Health Impacts: Fetal and adult exposures are linked to male reproductive harm.

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