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Quick answer: Both score equally on our risk model. Benzyl butyl phthalate is banned in the EU and allowed in the US; Diethyl phthalate is banned in the EU and allowed in the US.
| Property | Benzyl butyl phthalate | Diethyl phthalate |
|---|---|---|
| EU status | Banned | Banned |
| US status | Allowed | Allowed |
| Risk level | high | high |
| Banned in | European Union | European Union |
| Restricted in | — | — |
| Category | phthalate | phthalate |
| Where it hides | nail polish, perfume, hairspray | nail polish, perfume, hairspray |
Benzyl butyl phthalate is a phthalate plasticizer historically used in fragrances, nail polish and hair products.
Diethyl phthalate is a phthalate plasticizer historically used in fragrances, nail polish and hair products.
Benzyl butyl phthalate: Benzyl butyl phthalate is a reproductive and developmental toxicant and endocrine disruptor. The EU bans CMR phthalates in cosmetics; the US has no federal cosmetic ban.
Diethyl phthalate: Diethyl phthalate is a reproductive and developmental toxicant and endocrine disruptor. The EU bans CMR phthalates in cosmetics; the US has no federal cosmetic ban.
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