Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP)

INCI: DIISONONYL PHTHALATE

CAS Number
28553-12-0 and 68515-48-0
Function
Plasticizer
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not prohibited by FDA for cosmetics; however, California Prop 65 listed for developmental and reproductive toxicity

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Endocrine disruption and reproductive toxicity concern with immunotoxicity and respiratory hazard traits; California Prop 65 listed; detected in human urine and cord blood; SCCS confirms it should not be used in cosmetics.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP) safe in cosmetics?

Endocrine disruption and reproductive toxicity concern with immunotoxicity and respiratory hazard traits; California Prop 65 listed; detected in human urine and cord blood; SCCS confirms it should not be used in cosmetics. The EU classifies Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP) as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP) allowed in the EU?

Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP) EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP) do in cosmetics?

Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP) functions as: Plasticizer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 28553-12-0 and 68515-48-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP)?

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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