Diethyl phthalates (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Diethyl phthalate is a synthetic substance used in cosmetic formulations. Diethyl phthalate denatures alcohol in cosmetic products and makes them inedible. Furthermore, the substance acts as a film-forming and solvent. Diethyl phthalate is also a plasticizer and hair conditioning agent.

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Diethyl phthalate is not recommended as an ingredient for cosmetics.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

  1. Bährle-Rapp M (2012) Springer Lexicon Cosmetics and Personal Care. Springer Publishing House Berlin Heideberg New York p. 161

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer