Dibutyl Phthalate
Decode Label flags Dibutyl Phthalate as a high concern in cosmetics and personal care (endocrine disruptor). It was not found in any of the 893 published products we have analysed.
The concern
Plasticiser — reproductive toxicant; banned in EU cosmetics
DBP is a reproductive and developmental toxicant, particularly harmful during pregnancy. It disrupts male reproductive development in rodents and is linked to reduced anogenital distance in infant boys. It is banned in EU cosmetics and restricted in children's toys in many countries.
Most relevant to
Not found in this catalogue
0 of 893 published products Decode Label has analysed list Dibutyl Phthalate or any of its label synonyms. That describes this catalogue, not the Indian market as a whole. If a product we score lists it, it will appear here and its score will reflect it.
Regulatory position
From the published regulation itself. Each row links to its source.
| Authority | Status | Reference | Scope / limit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU-CosIng | Prohibited CMR | Annex II 675 | — | View → |
Identity
- Canonical name
- Dibutyl phthalate
- CAS number
- 84-74-2
- EC number
- 201-557-4
Also appears on labels as
Questions
Is Dibutyl Phthalate safe?
The EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 prohibits Dibutyl Phthalate in cosmetics (Annex II, entry 675). Why it is flagged: Plasticiser — reproductive toxicant; banned in EU cosmetics. Decode Label treats it as a high concern in cosmetics and personal care. It was not found in any of the 893 published products we have analysed.
How common is Dibutyl Phthalate in Indian packaged products?
Decode Label has not found Dibutyl Phthalate in any of the 893 published products analysed so far. That describes this catalogue, not the Indian market as a whole.
Is Dibutyl Phthalate restricted or banned anywhere?
Under the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 (CosIng), Dibutyl Phthalate has 1 prohibited entry. Each is shown with its annex reference and a link to the source in the Regulatory position table.
Who should be most careful with Dibutyl Phthalate?
People who are pregnant; Anyone using this regularly.
Related ingredients
Other entries in the register with the same kind of concern.
Method and limits
- Prevalence counts published products whose decoded ingredient list matches this substance or one of its label synonyms, using the same matching the score itself uses. It describes our catalogue of 893 products, not the Indian market as a whole.
- Presence is not dose. An ingredient list gives order, not quantity, unless the pack declares a percentage. Nothing here estimates how much of this substance any product contains.
- A classification is not a verdict on a product. An agency classifies a substance under defined conditions of exposure; whether that matters in a given food or cosmetic depends on route, concentration and use.
- Last updated. This register entry was last changed on 28 September 2026.
- Corrections. Every figure here is reproducible from the sources named. If something is wrong, tell us and we will correct it and say what changed.