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Quick answer: Both score equally on our risk model. DEHP is banned in the EU and allowed in the US; Diethylhexyl phthalate substitute DnOP is banned in the EU and allowed in the US.
| Property | DEHP | Diethylhexyl phthalate substitute DnOP |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | plastic packaging, cosmetics |
DEHP is a phthalate plasticizer historically used in fragrances, nail polish and hair products.
Diethylhexyl phthalate substitute DnOP (Di-n-Octyl Phthalate) is a phthalate plasticizer.
DEHP: DEHP is a reproductive and developmental toxicant and endocrine disruptor. The EU bans CMR phthalates in cosmetics; the US has no federal cosmetic ban.
Diethylhexyl phthalate substitute DnOP: An endocrine disruptor; banned in EU cosmetics.
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