Dibutyl Phthalate
A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance, perfuming, plasticiser in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What does it do?
Dibutyl Phthalate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
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Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product
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Plasticiser
adds flexibility to film-forming polymers, e.g. in nail polish or mascara
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Solvent
dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is banned in the European Union.
Dibutyl Phthalate is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 675), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Frequently asked questions
What is Dibutyl Phthalate?
Dibutyl Phthalate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. A detailed chemical description is not currently available in the public dataset.
Is Dibutyl Phthalate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Dibutyl Phthalate is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Dibutyl Phthalate do in cosmetic products?
Dibutyl Phthalate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, perfuming, plasticiser, solvent.
What is the CAS number of Dibutyl Phthalate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Dibutyl Phthalate is 84-74-2.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010