Film Former

DIMETHYL PHTHALATE

CAS 131-11-3

64

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A solvent and fragrance ingredient used in product formulation.

Dimethyl Phthalate is a film-forming ingredient that creates a thin, breathable layer on skin or hair for protection and smoothness.

Function

FILM FORMING, FRAGRANCE, PLASTICISER, SOLVENT

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

Related film formers

BIS-HEA POLY(1,4-BUTANEDIOL)-9/TDI COPOLYMER

BIS-METHOXY PEG-45 POLYCAPROLACTONE DIOL/IPDI COPOLYMER

PEG-100/IPDI COPOLYMER

TRIMETHYLOLPROPANE HYDROXYPROPYL BIS-HYDROXYETHYLAMINE DENDRIMER

ACACIA FARNESIANA GUM

ACRYLAMIDES/DMAPA ACRYLATES/METHOXY PEG METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER

ACRYLAMIDOMETHYL CELLULOSE ACETATE BUTYRATE

ACRYLATES/ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE/GLYCIDYL METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER

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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve — always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.