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Diethylhexyl phthalates (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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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.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer