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DBP

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  • initialism Di-n-Butyl Phthalate

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Examples

  • "Other mutations in HSD17B4 are known to cause a very severe congenital syndrome called DBP deficiency that is generally fatal within the first two years of life," says Dr. King.

    PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2010

  • If you like polish on your nails, pick out shades you like from brands that are free of formaldehyde, toluene, and dibutyl phthlate aka DBP.

    The Mommy Diet Alison J. Sweeney 2011

  • If you like polish on your nails, pick out shades you like from brands that are free of formaldehyde, toluene, and dibutyl phthlate aka DBP.

    The Mommy Diet Alison J. Sweeney 2011

  • The "universal" Blu-ray models released today, namely the DBP-2011UDCI and DBP-1611UD, provide superior playback of virtually all 5-inch silver discs.

    Softpedia - Windows - All Alex Vochin 2010

  • The new BR players, namely DBP-2011UDCI and DBP-1611UD, are also capable of internet access, Netflix and YouTube streaming as well as CD/DVD playback and HD audio disc playback in SACD and DVD-Audio formats.

    Akihabara News Emine 2010

  • Read ingredients and look for phthalates by their chemical names or abbreviations, such as DBP (di-n-butylphthalate) and DEP (diethylphthalate), which are found in personal care products; and DMP (dimethylphthalate) found in insect repellent and some plastics.

    Emaxhealth 2009

  • DBP is a known reproductive and developmental toxin, while toluene is a possible reproductive and developmental toxin and can also cause headaches, dizziness and fatigue.

    Organic Authority.com: How Toxic Is Your Nail Polish Really? Organic Authority.com 2012

  • Up until recently, most conventional nail polishes found on store shelves offered up a noxious ingredient list of substances including the "toxic trio," formaldehyde, toluene and dibutyl phthalate, or DBP.

    Organic Authority.com: How Toxic Is Your Nail Polish Really? Organic Authority.com 2012

  • Unlike the European Union, which banned companies from using DBP in 2005, the United States doesn't restrict this chemical in beauty products.

    Organic Authority.com: How Toxic Is Your Nail Polish Really? Organic Authority.com 2012

  • Unlike the European Union, which banned companies from using DBP in 2005, the United States doesn't restrict this chemical in beauty products.

    Organic Authority.com: How Toxic Is Your Nail Polish Really? Organic Authority.com 2012

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