Synonym(s)
di-2-ethylhexylphthalate
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Diethyl phthalate is a synthetic preparation which is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as a solvent, denaturant, softener, hair conditioning agent and film former. There are reservations against the use of this substance in cosmetics.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer