Beauty · Carcinogens, mutagens & reproductive toxicants

Is Dibutyltin Banned? EU vs US Status, Risks & Where It Hides

TL;DR: Dibutyltin is banned in the EU but allowed in the US (carcinogens, mutagens & reproductive toxicants).

INCI name Dibutyltin Hydrogen Borate. CAS 75113-37-0.

Is Dibutyltin banned in the EU?

Dibutyltin (Dibutyltin Hydrogen Borate) is an organotin stabilizer.

It is used for its preservative, coloring, fragrance, solvent or texture-enhancing function.

A reproductive toxicant; banned in EU cosmetics.

Choose EU-compliant or 'free-from' formulations and read the INCI list. BannedPantry flags this ingredient and suggests safer swaps.

Is Dibutyltin banned in the EU?

Dibutyltin is banned under the EU Cosmetics Regulation (1223/2009), but it is allowed in US personal-care products.

Is Dibutyltin in US cosmetics?

Yes — Dibutyltin can still appear in US-sold cosmetics and personal-care products because US rules are far less restrictive than the EU's.

What products contain Dibutyltin?

Read the INCI ingredient list on the back of the package. Scan the barcode with BannedPantry to flag Dibutyltin automatically.

Are there safer alternatives to Dibutyltin?

Yes. Look for EU-compliant or 'free-from' formulations; BannedPantry suggests safer swaps when it detects Dibutyltin.

Is Dibutyltin in your bathroom cabinet?

Scan any product's barcode and instantly see if it contains Dibutyltin or other ingredients banned overseas.

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