Diethyl Phthalate

This book is on the risk assessment of diethyl phthalate. Diethyl phthalate is a colourless liquid with a slight aromatic odour and low volatility. It is used as a plasticizer in a wide variety of consumer products including plastic packaging films cosmetic formulations and toiletries as well as medical treatment tubing. As a result of its use human exposure to diethyl phthalate is expected to be significant.