Korean: 다이부틸프탈레이트 · CAS 84-74-2 · Functions: fragrance, perfuming, plasticiser, solvent
Prohibited MFDS prohibited ingredients
Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 17, 2026
Prohibited Annex II/675
Source: EU CosIng — Annex II · checked Oct 17, 2026
Banned in some U.S. states WA-TFCA
Conditions: Washington: Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (Substitute House Bill 1047, Chapter 455, Laws of 2023) and Cosmetic Products Restrictions Rule (ch. 173-339 WAC, WSR 25-18-057, eff. 2025-09-28) · RCW 70A.560.005-.900 (2023 c 455); WAC 173-339-110 · In force since 2025-01-01 · intentionally added; class (RCW 70A.560.010(4)) · Matched by our INCI mapping of a substance class
Source: Washington — Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (Substitute House Bill 1047, Chapter 455, Laws of 2023) · checked Oct 17, 2026
Banned in some U.S. states VT-ACT131
Conditions: Vermont: Act 131 of 2024 (S.25) — Chemicals in Cosmetic and Menstrual Products · 9 V.S.A. §2494b · In force since 2026-01-01 · intentionally added · Matched by our INCI mapping of a substance class
Source: Vermont — Act 131 of 2024 (S.25) — Chemicals in Cosmetic and Menstrual Products · checked Oct 17, 2026
Banned in some U.S. states CA-TFCA
Conditions: California: Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (AB 2762, Ch. 314, Stats. 2020), as amended by AB 496 (Ch. 441, Stats. 2023), AB 60 'Musk Reduction Act' (Ch. 432, Stats. 2025) and SB 39 (Ch. 208, Stats. 2025) · Cal. Health & Safety Code §108980 (subd. (a) 2025 list; (b) 2027 list; (c) musk ketone; (d) trace exemption; (f) boric acid suppositories) · In force since 2025-01-01 · intentionally added
Source: California — Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (AB 2762, Ch. 314, Stats. 2020), as amended by AB 496 ( · checked Oct 17, 2026
Banned in some U.S. states OR-SB546
Conditions: Oregon: Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (SB 546, Or. Laws 2023 ch. 575) · ORS 431A.345 · From 2027-01-01 · intentionally added · Matched by our INCI mapping of a substance class
Source: Oregon — Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (SB 546, Or. Laws 2023 ch. 575) · checked Oct 17, 2026
Banned in some U.S. states IL-PA104-0545
Conditions: Illinois: Chemicals in Cosmetic Products Act (HB 3409, Public Act 104-0545) · Public Act 104-0545 §15 · From 2028-07-01 · intentionally added
Source: Illinois — Chemicals in Cosmetic Products Act (HB 3409, Public Act 104-0545) · checked Oct 17, 2026
Banned in some U.S. states MD-HB643
Conditions: Maryland: Public Health - Cosmetic Products - Ingredient Prohibition (HB 643, Chapter 490, Laws of Maryland 2021) · Md. Code, Health-General §21-259.2 · In force since 2025-01-01 · intentionally added (knowingly)
Source: Maryland — Public Health - Cosmetic Products - Ingredient Prohibition (HB 643, Chapter 490, · checked Oct 17, 2026
Banned in some U.S. states VA-HB122
Conditions: Virginia: Toxin-Free Cosmetics (HB 122, 2026 Acts ch. 910) · Va. Code §59.1-574.2 · In force since 2026-07-01 · intentionally added
Source: Virginia — Toxin-Free Cosmetics (HB 122, 2026 Acts ch. 910) · checked Oct 17, 2026
How Dibutyl Phthalate is treated in 5 more markets, from the overseas cosmetic regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Always confirm with the regulator of that country before selling there.
| Market | Status | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| CN China | Prohibited | — |
| AS ASEAN (10 countries) | Prohibited | — |
| TW Taiwan | Prohibited | — |
| BR Brazil | Prohibited | — |
| AR Argentina | Prohibited | — |
Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 17, 2026
DIBUTYL PHTHALATE 다이부틸프탈레이트
Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.
In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Prohibited” (EU CosIng — Annex II).
In Korea's MFDS records it is listed as “Prohibited” (MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions).
In the FDA's records it is listed as “Banned in some U.S. states” (Washington — Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (Substitute House Bill 1047, Chapter 455, Laws of 2023)).
The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: fragrance, perfuming, plasticiser, solvent.
Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 다이부틸프탈레이트.
CAS 84-74-2 (from official records).