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Banned/Restricted

1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, dihexyl ester, branched and linear

CAS 68515-50-4
5

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

Dihexyl phthalate — a banned phthalate plasticiser with documented reproductive toxicity. Listed in EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II (prohibited substances) and REACH SVHC. Must not appear in any cosmetic product.

Skin benefits

  • Plasticiser function only — no skin benefit

Known concerns

  • Reproductive toxicant — CMR Cat 1B
  • EU REACH SVHC and Annex XVII restricted
  • Banned in cosmetic products under EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex II
  • Endocrine disruptor

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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Tretinoin (INN) (retinoic acid and its salts)
Banned/Restricted

Same plant / compound family

8
1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C7-11-branched and linear alkyl esters
Banned Substance

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