How to Use phthalate in a Sentence

phthalate

noun
  • The good news, though, is that phthalates linger in the body for only about a day.
    Mark Lieber, CNN, 29 Mar. 2018
  • And it’s made in the USA and free of glycol, petro, and phthalates for an extra bonus.
    Belle Duchene, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2023
  • This is not the first time phthalate levels have been linked to food sources.
    Mark Lieber, CNN, 29 Mar. 2018
  • What to Use: Play it safe with a phthalate-free body cream, like Skinfix’s.
    Lauren Balsamo, Cosmopolitan, 22 June 2017
  • The brand claims the product is made without parabens or phthalates.
    Carolyn Forté, goodhousekeeping.com, 26 May 2023
  • Plus, the unisex fragrance is free of parabens and phthalates.
    Sarah Wolf Halverson, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2023
  • Detecting phthalates in all but one of the samples is one thing.
    Susan Matthews, Slate Magazine, 14 July 2017
  • Made out of 100% acrylic, these durable drinking glasses are BPA-, lead-, cadmium-, and phthalate-free.
    Kate McGregor, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Mar. 2023
  • All Yeti mats are free of phthalates, latex and heavy metals.
    Sara Kennedy, The Seattle Times, 16 July 2018
  • The scrubs, washes, and lotions are all made with a list of nos: No parabens, phthalates, sulfates, or silicones, to name a few.
    Glamour, 24 Oct. 2019
  • The 2014 report showed that most people were exposed to phthalates in their food, drugs and beverages, and not toys.
    Natalie Dreier, ajc, 14 July 2017
  • Exposure to high phthalate levels in the womb has been linked to asthma in childhood.
    Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 15 Sep. 2023
  • The fitted lid is plastic but contains no BPA or phthalates.
    NBC News, 6 May 2020
  • The product is non-comedogenic as well as free of parabens, sulfates, phthalates, oil, gluten, dyes and fragrance.
    Talia Ergas, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2023
  • These are made of 100% organic cotton and are free of lead, phthalates, and flame-retardants.
    Jessica Booth, Parents, 14 Nov. 2023
  • Like all of Tarte’s products, the glue is cruelty-free and made without parabens, phthalates, and mineral oil.
    Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 1 Sep. 2018
  • This pick from Shah is another that's completely free of fragrances, as well as parabens and phthalates.
    Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, 5 Feb. 2018
  • The highest concentrations of phthalates were found in the packets of cheese powder.
    Kate Samuelson, Time, 14 July 2017
  • Harsh chemicals like sulfates, parabens, and phthalates can irritate the skin and cause eczema symptoms to flare up.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 7 Apr. 2023
  • The cream is vegan, free of sulfate and phthalates, and smells fantastic.
    Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2023
  • The Starburst-pink candle is hand-crafted in the U.S.A., made of 100 percent soy wax, and free of phthalates, all of which sound like pretty positive attributes.
    Emma Bazilian, House Beautiful, 17 Jan. 2020
  • Just about all Americans have measurable amounts of phthalates and BPA in their bodies.
    Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 15 Sep. 2023
  • Plus, it’s made without parabens, phthalates, or sulfates.
    Terri Peters, Health, 5 Oct. 2023
  • The set includes shades ranging from peach to nude to pink, and they're formulated without parabens, sulfates, or phthalates.
    Rosemary Donahue, Allure, 21 Dec. 2017
  • The scents are made without parabens, phthalates, or other harsh chemicals.
    Erica Reagle, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2023
  • The ingredients lists on each product are short and natural: no parabens, phthalates, or sulfates are to be found.
    Glamour, 20 Mar. 2019
  • For the last couple of decades advocates have been asking manufactures to reduce the use of phthalates.
    Jen Christensen, CNN, 20 Oct. 2017
  • The formula is lightweight, non-comedogenic (a must for oily skin), and free of parabens, phthalates, and synthetic fragrance.
    Shannon Ullman, Health, 5 May 2023
  • Some of the products below are free of synthetic fragrances and colors, phthalates and parabens, and haven’t been tested on animals.
    Amanda Schupak, SELF, 14 May 2018
  • Lead and phthalates are toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
    John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Jan. 2024

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