DIETHYLHEXYL TEREPHTHALATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Diethylhexyl Terephthalate is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Diethylhexyl terephthalate is a terephthalic acid ester with skin-conditioning properties. It is used as an alternative to DBP (dibutyl phthalate) in cosmetics and is generally regarded as safe. The ingredient is not restricted under EU Annexes and is used widely in leave-on and rinse-off formulations. Minor concerns exist around impurities in some phthalate-related compounds, but this specific ester is not classified as a CMR.
Skin benefits
- Skin-conditioning emollient
- Improves product texture and spreadability
Known concerns
- Phthalate-adjacent structural class raises minor regulatory scrutiny
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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