CA Prop 65

7/1/2020 Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP)
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Low levels of DEHP have been detected in some foods that have been in contact with plastics during
processing and packaging.
During pregnancy, DEHP can pass from mother to baby.
DEHP exposure
Breathing in DEHP present
in air and dust
Consuming food containing
DEHP as a result of
processing or packaging
Transferring DEHP from hands
to mouth and swallowing
Undergoing medical procedures
that use devices or equipment
containing DEHP
How can I reduce my exposure to DEHP?
Avoid plastics known as polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or vinyl (with recycle code 3).
Prior to undergoing medical procedures (especially recurring ones like dialysis) plan ahead by
requesting medical devices or equipment that do not contain DEHP. This is especially important for
protecting boys from the reproductive effects of DEHP (during pregnancy, in infancy, and around the
time of puberty).
Minimize exposure to dust, which can contain DEHP:
Wash your hands and your child’s hands frequently, especially before preparing food and
eating.
Clean floors regularly, using a wet mop if possible, or a vacuum with a high-efficiency
particulate air (HEPA) filter.
Wipe up dust regularly, using a damp cloth.
Eat more fresh food, and less processed and packaged food.
For more information:
General DEHP Fact Sheets and Resources
US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)
Toxic Substances Portal-Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) [2]
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
DEHP in Plastic Medical Devices [3]
Scientific Information on DEHP
California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA)
Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA)
Toxicological Profile for Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) [4]
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)
Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (2013) [5]