# Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid5020607
Categories: cleaning, industrial
Functions: Catalyst, Commonly used to add flexibility to PVC carpet backing., Degradant/impurity, Deodorizer, Fragrance, Plasticizer, Solvent
Identifier: DTXSID5020607

> Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate is used as catalyst / commonly used to add flexibility to pvc carpet backing.. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 888 composition records across product categories including Raw materials, Industrial products, Home maintenance. Assessed from 5 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 888 composition records across product categories including Raw materials, Industrial products, Home maintenance.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 888 composition records across product categories including Raw materials, Industrial products, Home maintenance. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Solvent, Plasticizer, Deodorizer.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._