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Short Description: Phthalates
Examples of ingredients :
Dibutyl Phthalate, Dimethyl Phthalate, Soy Protein Phthalate, Diethyl Phthalate, Di-2-Ethylexyl Phthalate, Diisononyl Phthalate, Cyclohexyl Phthalate, Di-n-Octyl Phthalate, Benzyl butyl Phthalate, Diisobutyl Phthalate, Bis(2-Methoxyethyl) Phthalate, Di-n-Pentyl Phthalate.
Function:
Masking agent, plasticizing agent, solvent, perfuming agent, denaturing agent, film-forming agent, hair conditioner, hair fixing agent, viscosity control agent, emollient, emulsion stabilizer.
Origin:
Synthetic.
Concentration allowed by European regulations :
Not regulated. Banned in Europe (Dibutyl Phthalate).
Where to find it / them? :
Hair lotions, hair serums, eaux de toilette, hydroalcoholic gels, after-shave lotions.
Risks to health:
Suspected endocrine disruptor.
Risks to the environment :
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More information :
Some are classified by ECHA as carcinogenic, mutagenic and reprotoxic substances (di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate, benzylbutyl phthalate, diisobutyl phthalate, bis(2-methoxyethyl) phthalate, di-n-pentyl phthalate and dibutyl phthalate).
