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Answer: Diisononyl phthalate is restricted (not fully banned) in European Union. The FDA still allows it in US cosmetics and personal-care products. Risk level: medium. Commonly found in: fragranced products, plastic applicators.
TL;DR: Diisononyl phthalate is restricted in the EU but allowed in the US (phthalates).
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INCI name Diisononyl Phthalate. CAS 28553-12-0.
| EU status | Restricted |
|---|---|
| US status | Allowed |
| Risk level | medium |
| Where it shows up | fragranced products, plastic applicators |
| CAS number | 28553-12-0 |
Diisononyl phthalate (Diisononyl Phthalate) is a phthalate plasticizer.
It is used for its preservative, coloring, fragrance, solvent or texture-enhancing function.
Restricted in the EU over reproductive concerns.
For educational use only. This page summarizes the regulatory status of Diisononyl phthalatewith citations to the primary sources below. It is not medical advice. Regulatory status is not the same as a proven health effect — read the cited sources for their exact wording, and consult a doctor for decisions about your or your family's health.
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Diisononyl phthalate is restricted under the EU Cosmetics Regulation (1223/2009), but it is allowed in US personal-care products.
Yes — Diisononyl phthalate can still appear in US-sold cosmetics and personal-care products because US rules are far less restrictive than the EU's.
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