Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Diethylhexyl Terephthalate is an emollient and plasticizer with good safety profile and adequate margin of safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Diethylhexyl Terephthalate safe in cosmetics?
Diethylhexyl Terephthalate is an emollient and plasticizer with good safety profile and adequate margin of safety. The EU classifies Diethylhexyl Terephthalate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Diethylhexyl Terephthalate allowed in the EU?
Diethylhexyl Terephthalate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Diethylhexyl Terephthalate do in cosmetics?
Diethylhexyl Terephthalate functions as: Emollient, plasticizer, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: | 6.
What is the Margin of Safety for Diethylhexyl Terephthalate?
adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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