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Dihexyl phthalate

CAS 84-75-3
12

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Dihexyl Phthalate is a cosmetic ingredient. Raw material may pose reproductive safety concerns. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Dihexyl phthalate (DHP) is a phthalate ester plasticizer classified as a CMR Category 1B reproductive toxicant (H360) under EU CLP regulation. It is listed in EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex II as prohibited for use in cosmetic products due to its endocrine-disrupting effects, developmental toxicity, and environmental persistence. It also carries H302 (acute toxicity), H371 (organ effects), and H400/H410 (environmental hazard) statements.

Known concerns

  • Endocrine disruption (H360)
  • Reproductive toxicant Category 1B
  • Developmental toxicity
  • Environmental hazard (H400/H410)
  • EU Annex II banned phthalate

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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