Is Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP) safe in cosmetics?
Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP) has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP)
INCI: DIISONONYL PHTHALATE
Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP) (CAS 28553-12-0 and 68515-48-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Plasticizer. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Plasticizer
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US 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, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP).
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP).
Regulatory Flags
prop65
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP) by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
5
Lowest NOAEL
88.3 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
1000 mg/kg bw/day
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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