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Nominated Substances: Diethyl phthalate
Nomination Date: 05/20/2005
Nominator: NIEHS
Rationale: There is widespread consumer exposure to diethyl phthalate. Tests in experimental animals reveal endocrine disrupting properties related to reproductive development.