EFFECTS OF DI(N-BUTYL) PHTHALATE, AN ENDOCRINE DISRUPTOR ON THE IMMUNE SYSTEM OF PREGNANT SD RATS AND THEIR PUPS

  • Juno H. Eom (Immunotoxicology Division, National Institute of Toxicological Research, Korea Food and Drug Administration) ;
  • Chung, Seung-Tae (Immunotoxicology Division, National Institute of Toxicological Research, Korea Food and Drug Administration) ;
  • Park, Jae-Hyun (Immunotoxicology Division, National Institute of Toxicological Research, Korea Food and Drug Administration) ;
  • Lee, Jong-Kwon (Immunotoxicology Division, National Institute of Toxicological Research, Korea Food and Drug Administration) ;
  • Chung, Hyung-Jin (Immunotoxicology Division, National Institute of Toxicological Research, Korea Food and Drug Administration) ;
  • Kwan, Tae-Woo (Immunotoxicology Division, National Institute of Toxicological Research, Korea Food and Drug Administration) ;
  • Kim, Hyung-Soo (Immunotoxicology Division, National Institute of Toxicological Research, Korea Food and Drug Administration) ;
  • Oh, Hae-Young (Immunotoxicology Division, National Institute of Toxicological Research, Korea Food and Drug Administration)
  • Published : 2002.05.01

Abstract

Di-n-butyl phthalate(DBP) is one of the most commonly used phthalic acid esters(PAEs). It is extensively used as a plasticizer in elastomers and explosives, as a solvent for printing inks and resins and as a textile lubricating agent. It is also present in the formulations of various cosmetic products.(omitted)

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