In utero exposure to di-(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate and duration of human pregnancy.

Latini, Giuseppe; De Felice, Claudio; Presta, Giuseppe; Del Vecchio, Antonio; Paris, Irma; Ruggieri, Fabrizio; Mazzeo, Pietro

doi:10.1289/ehp.6202

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In utero exposure to di-(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate and duration of human pregnancy.

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Authors:

Giuseppe Latini

Claudio De Felice

Giuseppe Presta

Abstract

Di-(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), the most commonly used plasticizer in flexible polyvinylchloride formulations, is a ubiquitous environmental contaminant. To date, no information exists on the potential health hazards from exposure to DEHP and/or its main metabolite, mono-(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (...

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