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DEHP (Bis(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate)

TL;DR

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A phthalate.

Banned in the EU in 2015.1

Rarely used according to the FDA - https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetic-ingredients/phthalates-cosmetics

Affects male fertility only. May delay puberty.

Suspected to be obesogenic.

Disrupts thyroid function.

Possibly carcinogenic.

Used in the manufacture of PVC as a plasticizer (reducing brittleness). Also commonly used as a fragrance carrier in a wide range of household and cosmetic, hair, skin and personal care products.

  1. First REACH substance bans to apply from 2014 - 2025-01-20 ↩