Federal regulations set limits on some phthalates or plasticizers ... The regulations are based on potential harm to human health and the environment. For instance, when babies are exposed ...

a plasticizer called di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP), which is found to be highly toxic to multiple areas of human health, including the heart. The chemical induces inflammation in the arteries ...

The widespread use of plastics has led to human exposure to contaminants through ... (PAEs or phthalates), have been historically used as plasticizers. However, these are now recognized as toxic ...