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Benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP)

CAS 85-68-7
5

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

A phthalate plasticizer with well-documented endocrine-disrupting properties and reproductive toxicity, making it entirely unsuitable for cosmetic use.

Benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP) is a CMR Category 1B reproductive toxicant under EU CLP regulation, classified as toxic for reproduction (H360). It is listed in EU Annex II (the banned substances list) for cosmetic products. BBP also exhibits aquatic toxicity (H400, H410, H411) and is a known endocrine disruptor, with significant restrictions across all consumer product categories in the EU.

Known concerns

  • CMR Category 1B — toxic for reproduction (H360)
  • Endocrine disruptor
  • EU Annex II banned — prohibited in all cosmetic products
  • Aquatic hazard (H400, H410, H411)
  • Developmental toxicity
  • Liver and kidney toxicity (H373)

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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