Phthalates

Regulators / frameworks: EU REACH, U.S. CPSIA, California Prop 65

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What this family is

Phthalates are a family of esters of phthalic acid widely used as plasticizers in PVC and other plastics, as well as in cosmetics fragrances. Several members (DEHP, DBP, BBP, DIBP) are SVHC-listed under REACH and restricted in toys and child-care articles. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) lists them on the Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern.

Known members in our index

Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (CAS 117-81-7)
Dipentyl phthalate (DPP) (CAS 131-18-0)
Diisononyl phthalate (DINP) (CAS 28553-12-0)
1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C7-11-branched and linear alkyl esters (CAS 68515-42-4)
Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (CAS 84-69-5)
Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (CAS 84-74-2)
Di-n-hexyl phthalate (DnHP) (CAS 84-75-3)
Butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP) (CAS 85-68-7)

Authoritative source

Reference: ECHA REACH SVHC Candidate List
Primary register: https://echa.europa.eu/candidate-list-table

Always verify each substance's current regulatory status at the primary register before relying on it.

What this is NOT

ProductGuru indexes the regulatory status of substances in this family. This page is not an exhaustive list of every family member, nor is it medical or legal advice. The composition of any specific product must be verified against its labeling and the issuing-body register linked above.

Phthalates

What this family is

Known members in our index

Authoritative source

What this is NOT

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