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BUTYL BENZYL PHTHALATE

CAS 85-68-7
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Safety score · 0–100

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About

A phthalate plasticizer classified as a reproductive toxicant and listed in EU Annex II (entry II/1152), banned from cosmetic products in the European Union.

Butyl benzyl phthalate (BBzP) is a phthalate ester plasticizer with documented reproductive toxicity in animal studies, specifically classified as a Category 1B reproductive toxicant under EU CLP Regulation (EC 1272/2008). It is listed in EU CosIng Annex II (entry II/1152) which constitutes an outright ban from cosmetic products across all EU member states. The restriction entry confirms that cosmetic use of BBzP is prohibited regardless of concentration. This is one of the most severely restricted substance categories in EU cosmetics regulation, reflecting the weight of evidence for developmental and reproductive toxicity. No safe cosmetic use is recognised.

Known concerns

  • H360 suspected reproductive toxicant - EU Annex II banned substance
  • EU CosIng II/1152 entry - prohibited in all cosmetic products
  • Documented developmental and reproductive toxicity in animal studies
  • Environmental pollutant with bioaccumulation potential

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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