Diethyl phthalate | Personal care products (e.g. fragrances), coatings (e.g. pharmaceuticals), dyes, insecticides | Reduced growth rate, food consumption and increased organ weights |
Di-n-butyl phthalate | Cellulose acetate plastics, personal care products (e.g. nail polish, cosmetics), lacquers, varnishes, coatings (e.g. pharmaceuticals) | Hepatic and renal effects, developmental and reproductive effects, reduced fetal weight, cryptorchidism, hypospadias, reduced anogenital distance in males. |
Butylbenzyl phthalate | Vinyl flooring, adhesives and sealants, car-care products, toys, food packaging, synthetic leather, industrial solvents, personal care products | Testicular toxicity, cryptorchidism, reduced anogenital distance, teratogenic, modulates steroid hormone levels |
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | PVC plastics used in household products (e.g. toys, floor tiles and furniture upholstery, wall coverings), food packaging, blood storage bags and medical devices | Hepatocellular carcinoma, testicular toxicity, anovulation, teratogenic at high doses, affects fetal growth |