Dicyclohexyl phthalate (DCHP)

Dicyclohexyl phthalate (DCHP) is one of a group of chemicals known as phthalates. According to the CDC: "Dicyclohexyl phthalate (DCHP) is used to stabilize some rubbers, resins, and polymers, including nitrocellulose, polyvinyl acetate, and polyvinyl chloride. People exposed to DCHP will excrete mono-cyclohexyl phthalate (MCHP) in their urine."

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