noun
a group of chemicals commonly used as plasticizers in the manufacturing of various products such as vinyl flooring, toys, and personal care products
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Phthalates are a group of chemicals commonly used in plastics to make them more flexible.
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I heard that phthalates can be found in many beauty products.
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Watch out for those phthalates in your shampoo, they're not good for you.
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The presence of phthalates in the environment is like a silent threat to our health.