diethylhexyl phthalate

CAS
117-81-7
CosIng ID
84561
Functions
Fragrance, Perfuming, Plasticiser, Solvent

Regions

MarketStatusLimitRuleSource
European UnionNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with European Commission — Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, Annexes II/III/V.
United StatesNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with FDA — FD&C Act + MoCRA.
South KoreaNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with MFDS — Cosmetics Act ingredient standards.
JapanNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with MHLW — Standards for Cosmetics.
ChinaNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with NMPA — Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics.
United KingdomNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with OPSS — UK Cosmetics Regulation.
CanadaNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with Health Canada — Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist.
AustraliaNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with AICIS / TGA.
IndiaNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with CDSCO / BIS — IS 4707.
BrazilNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with ANVISA — RDC resolutions.
MexicoNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with COFEPRIS.
ASEANNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with ASEAN Cosmetic Directive — Annexes.
California (US)BannedCal. Health & Safety Code §108980(a); CAS 117-81-7Source
Washington State (US)No entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (HB 1047).

Retailer standards

RetailerStatusNoteSource
Clean at SephoraBannedDBP/DEHP/DMP prohibitedSource
Conscious Beauty at UltaBannedDBP/DEHP/DMP prohibitedSource
Target CleanBannedDBP/DEHP/DMP prohibitedSource
Amazon listing complianceBannedDBP/DEHP/DMP prohibited; fragrance phthalates must be disclosedSource
Credo Clean StandardNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with The Credo Clean Standard dirty list.
Whole Foods Body CareBannedListed "unacceptable"; function: carrier. Base (non-Premium) Body Care Ingredients list. Confirmed verbatim in source PDF table.Source
Whole Foods Premium Body CareBannedUnacceptable, Body Care - Premium list. Function: carrier.Source
Walmart Sustainable ChemistryNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with Walmart sustainable chemistry commitment.
Walmart Made Without ListBannedOn Walmart's Made Without List for Beauty (main list, January 2023), published as "Diethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP)" (CAS 117-81-7); matched to the INCI name "diethylhexyl phthalate" via the CosIng CAS index. Products carrying the Clean Beauty at Walmart badge are formulated without it.Source
CVS store-brand chemicals policyNo entry in our compiled ruleset — verify with CVS Health chemicals of concern policy.
Costco vendor complianceRestrictedNamed COC category listed verbatim, relevant to fragrance ingredients in personal care/cosmetic items.Source
Douglas clean criteriaBannedPhtalate excluded from Clean Beauty-labeled products. Confirmed in the program's published exclusion list.Source
The Detox Market banned listBannedOn The Detox Market's published banned-ingredients list. Stated concern: Endocrine Disruption, Reproductive Harm, possible contamination with 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide. Products stocked by The Detox Market are formulated without it.Source

2026-07-21 · Compiled from cited primary sources. Informational only — not legal advice.

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