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Is Diisobutyl phthalate banned?

Yes. Diisobutyl phthalate is banned, restricted, or carries a mandatory warning label in 1 country including European Union. The US FDA still permits it, which is why it shows up in everyday American food and beauty products.

Countries where Diisobutyl phthalate is banned or restricted

Country / RegionStatus
European UnionBanned or restricted

Why Diisobutyl phthalate is flagged

Diisobutyl 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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