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== Description ==
 
  
A class of compounds that are widely used as plasticizers.  In general, phthalate ester have good stability and are nontoxic.  As with any plasticizer, they may migrate out of their parent medium.  Examples of phthalate esters are [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=dioctyl phthalate dioctyl phthalate], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=dibutyl phthalate dibutyl phthalate], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=diallyl phthalate diallyl phthalate], and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=dicyclohexyl phthalate dicyclohexyl phthalate].
 
 
== Hazards and Safety ==
 
 
Slight toxicity for ingestion and inhalationHeated vapors may cause eye and nose irritation.
 
 
== Authority ==
 
 
* Theodore J. Reinhart, Theodore J. Reinhart, 'Glossary of Terms', ''Engineered Plastics'', ASM International, 1988
 
 
* Michael McCann, Michael McCann, ''Artist Beware'', Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979
 
 
 
 
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