How to Use phthalate in a Sentence

phthalate

noun
  • This is not the first time phthalate levels have been linked to food sources.
    — Mark Lieber, CNN, 29 Mar. 2018
  • The good news, though, is that phthalates linger in the body for only about a day.
    — Mark Lieber, CNN, 29 Mar. 2018
  • It’s also made without parabens or phthalates that can harm your skin over time.
    — Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025
  • 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
  • The good news is that phthalates have a short half-life and leave the body within a few days, experts said.
    — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Detecting phthalates in all but one of the samples is one thing.
    — Susan Matthews, Slate Magazine, 14 July 2017
  • All Yeti mats are free of phthalates, latex and heavy metals.
    — Sara Kennedy, The Seattle Times, 16 July 2018
  • The lotion is free of parabens and phthalates and is safe for all skin types, according to the brand.
    — Claire West, InStyle, 1 July 2026
  • With a mild lemon scent, these masks are cruelty-free and made without parabens, sulfates, or phthalates.
    — Tanya Edwards, Parents, 25 Sep. 2023
  • Exposure to high phthalate levels in the womb has been linked to asthma in childhood.
    — Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 15 Sep. 2023
  • Plus, it’s made without parabens, phthalates, and sulfates, which may irritate some skin types.
    — Jenny Berg, Allure, 3 June 2025
  • The scents are made without parabens, phthalates, or other harsh chemicals.
    — Erica Reagle, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Salt & Stone is free from aluminum as well as parabens and phthalates, yet promises performance.
    — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 12 Aug. 2025
  • 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
  • The set of four is phthalate, BPA, and lead free as well as dishwasher safe, too.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2025
  • 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
  • But others, such as phthalates and PFAS, are not.
    — Jonel Aleccia, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Overall, Black children had the highest levels of phthalates in their urine.
    — Maria Godoy, NPR, 9 Sep. 2024
  • The cream is vegan, free of sulfate and phthalates, and smells fantastic.
    — Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2023
  • 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
  • Which means people may not be able to determine from the label if chemicals like phthalates are used in the product.
    — Doc Louallen, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2024
  • The products are known for being clean-burning, phthalate-free, and free from synthetic dyes or paraffin.
    — Jason Phillips, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
  • This pick from Shah is another that's completely free of fragrances, as well as parabens and phthalates.
    — Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, 5 Feb. 2018
  • Happy Wax melts are made with soy wax, infused with essential oils, and free of phthalates, paraffin and parabens.
    — ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Testing found the highest levels of phthalates in coffee sold in cans, followed by pods and finally bags.
    — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2025
  • The highest concentrations of phthalates were found in the packets of cheese powder.
    — Kate Samuelson, Time, 14 July 2017
  • The beauty and body care products sold at Whole Foods stores also must be free from phthalates, parabens and microbeads.
    — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 3 June 2025
  • The material is durable and free of BPA, lead and phthalates.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
  • The beauty and body care products sold at Whole Foods stores also must be free from phthalates, parabens and microbeads.
    — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025

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