Diethyl phthalate (DEP)
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Diethyl phthalate (DEP) is one of a group of chemicals known as phthalates. DEP is used as a solvent in perfumes, colognes, deodorants, soaps, shampoos, and hand lotions.[1] When exposed to DEP, humans excrete mono-ethyl phthalate (MEP) in their urine.[2]
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- ↑ Centers for Disease Control, Fourth National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals, Accessed August 5, 2010
- ↑ Centers for Disease Control, Fourth National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals, Accessed August 5, 2010
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