Assessing human exposure to phthalates using monoesters and their oxidized metabolites as biomarkers.
Phthalates are a group of industrial chemicals with many commercial uses, such as solvents, additives, and plasticizers. For example, di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) is added in varying amounts to certain plastics, such as polyvinyl chloride, to increase their flexibility. In humans, phthalates a...
| Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , |
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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2003
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1241566/ |