DEHP is a phthalate and the most commonly used plasticiser.
It is used as an additive in many PVC building materials, for example PVC
flooring.
Other examples of applications include: perfumes, and flexible PVC products
such as shower curtains, garden hoses, diapers, food containers, plastic film
for food packaging, bloodbags, catheters, gloves, and other medical equipments
such as tubes for fluids.
Source: GreenFacts
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Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) molecular formula C24H38O4
