Butyl benzyl phthalate
Butyl benzyl phthalate
Butyl benzyl phthalate is a chemical compound obtained by synthesis. It serves as a thickening agent and film-forming agent in cosmetic formulations.
Viscosity controllingFilm formingProhibited in the EUCMR-classifiedEndocrine disruptor
Ingredient
Roles & functions
Viscosity controlling — Increases viscosity and gives the product its texture.
Film forming — Forms a film on the surface of the skin or hair.
Regulatory framework
What the authorities say
| Authority | Status |
|---|---|
| Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009) | Interdit (Annexe II) — Benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP) |
| Classification CLP harmonisée (ECHA, Annexe VI Règl. 1272/2008) — maj Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:37:29 GMT | Reprotoxique — confirmé |
| Endocrine Disruptor Lists (autorités UE, edlists.org) — maj Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:37:31 GMT | Perturbateur endocrinien — confirmé |
| ECHA — Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHC, REACH Art. 59) — maj Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:03:10 GMT | Identified as SVHC on the basis of carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for reproduction, endocrine disruptor — Candidate list since October 28, 2008 |
| ECHA — Authorisation List (REACH Annex XIV) — maj Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:43:26 GMT | Subject to authorisation (REACH Annex XIV) — sunset date February 21, 2015 · latest application August 21, 2013 |
| European Commission (Reg. 1223/2009, Annex III) | No cosmetic allergen subject to mandatory labelling |
| European Commission (EU catalogue of nanomaterials, Reg. 1223/2009) | No referenced nanoform |
| European Commission — Annex II (Reg. 1223/2009) — maj Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:37:22 GMT | Prohibited in cosmetics (Annex II) — Benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP) — Annexe II, entrée 1152 |
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