👉 Phthalates are a class of synthetic chemicals that have been used in numerous industries for many years. They were first discovered in the late 1960s and early 1970s as a result of research into the effects of certain compounds on human health. These compounds include dibutyl phthalate (DHP), dibutyl phthalate methyl ester (DPPE), and other similar substances. Phthalates are commonly found in plastics, paper, textiles