Phthalates.
Also known as: diethyl phthalate (DEP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP), dimethyl phthalate (DMP), di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP), fragrance (may contain phthalates)
A group of plasticizing chemicals used to make cosmetics more flexible and fragrances last longer.
Global status.
How phthalates is regulated in cosmetics around the world.
100% of countries with data ban or restrict this ingredient
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DBP restricted in some states; no federal ban; DEHP not specifically banned by FDA.
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DBP and DEHP banned under Annex II as CMR substances; DEP allowed.
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Mirrors EU; DBP and DEHP banned; DEP allowed.
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DBP and DEHP prohibited on Hotlist; DEP permitted.
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DBP and DEHP prohibited; DEP permitted.
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DBP and DEHP restricted; DEP allowed.
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DBP and DEHP prohibited per Safety Technical Standards.
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DBP and DEHP prohibited by ANVISA.
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DBP and DEHP banned under ASEAN Cosmetic Directive Annex II.
The reason brands include it.
Act as solvents and fixatives in fragrances, and as plasticizers that improve product texture and flexibility in nail polishes and hair sprays.
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Phthalates in product types.
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Common alternatives.
What Numbrrrz uses
Numbrrrz does not use phthalates. Every tube is organic coconut oil, organic beeswax, organic jojoba oil and vitamin E, plus organic essential oils or flavoring in the scented versions.