Phthalates

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Phthalates are salts or esters of phthalic acid (= 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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