DIBUTYL PHTHALATE

BannedCAS 84-74-221 regulations across 20 markets

DIBUTYL PHTHALATE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Fragrance. Also known as CAS 84-74-2. It is regulated in 20 markets including UAE, Australia, Bahrain.

Also Known As

CAS Number
84-74-2

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California2
Maryland1
Washington
Canada
Brazil1
South Korea1
Japan
Taiwan1
Australia1
Singapore1
Malaysia1
Thailand1
Indonesia1
Vietnam1
Philippines1
UAE1
Saudi Arabia1
Qatar1
Oman1
Kuwait1
Bahrain1
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe2 regulations
European UnionBannedAnnex II #675
Chemical name
Dibutyl phthalate
CAS
84-74-2

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomBannedAnnex II #675
Chemical name
Dibutyl phthalate
CAS
84-74-2

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

Americas4 regulations
CaliforniaBannedAnnex AB2762
Chemical name
Dibutyl phthalate
CAS
84-74-2

Source: CA AB 2762 (Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act 2020)

CaliforniaRestrictedAnnex PROP65
Chemical name
Di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP)
CAS
84-74-2
Conditions of use
Warning required under California Proposition 65

Source: California Prop 65 (OEHHA)

MarylandBannedAnnex HB643
Chemical name
Dibutyl phthalate
CAS
84-74-2

Source: MD HB 643 (Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act)

BrazilBannedAnnex RDC_529 #675
Chemical name
Ftalato de dibutila, exceto em produtos para as unhas de uso adulto em concentração até 15%. Proibido em produtos infantis.
CAS
84-74-2

Source: ANVISA RDC 529

East Asia & Oceania3 regulations
South KoreaBannedAnnex banned #M348
Chemical name
Dibutyl Phthalate

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

TaiwanRestrictedAnnex Prohibited Ingredients List #27
Chemical name
Dibutyl phthalate
CAS
84-74-2
Max concentration
100 ppm
Product type
contamination_limit
Conditions of use
化粧品於製造過程中,如因所需使用原料或其他因素,且技術上無法避免,致含自然殘留微量時,則其最終製品中所含鄰苯二甲酸酯類成分之總殘留量,不得超過100ppm。
Other conditions
化粧品於製造過程中,如因所需使用原料或其他因素,且技術上無法避免,致含自然殘留微量時,則其最終製品中所含鄰苯二甲酸酯類成分之總殘留量,不得超過100ppm。

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

AustraliaBannedAnnex Schedule 10 (Prohibited for Sale) #SUSMP Schedule 10
Chemical name
DIBUTYL PHTHALATE for cosmetic use

Source: TGA SUSMP F2026L00060

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #675
Chemical name
Dibutyl phthalate
CAS
84-74-2

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #675
Chemical name
Dibutyl phthalate
CAS
84-74-2

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #675
Chemical name
Dibutyl phthalate
CAS
84-74-2

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #675
Chemical name
Dibutyl phthalate
CAS
84-74-2

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #675
Chemical name
Dibutyl phthalate
CAS
84-74-2

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #675
Chemical name
Dibutyl phthalate
CAS
84-74-2

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAEBannedAnnex II #675
Chemical name
Dibutyl phthalate
CAS
84-74-2

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #675
Chemical name
Dibutyl phthalate
CAS
84-74-2

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

QatarBannedAnnex II #675
Chemical name
Dibutyl phthalate
CAS
84-74-2

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

OmanBannedAnnex II #675
Chemical name
Dibutyl phthalate
CAS
84-74-2

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #675
Chemical name
Dibutyl phthalate
CAS
84-74-2

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

BahrainBannedAnnex II #675
Chemical name
Dibutyl phthalate
CAS
84-74-2

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)

EAEUNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for DIBUTYL PHTHALATE in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DIBUTYL PHTHALATE banned in any country?

Yes, DIBUTYL PHTHALATE is banned in UAE, Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, California, Maryland, Vietnam. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.

What are the restrictions on DIBUTYL PHTHALATE in cosmetics?

DIBUTYL PHTHALATE is restricted or has conditions of use in Taiwan. Restrictions may include maximum concentration limits, product type limitations, or mandatory labeling requirements. See the detailed regulations above for specifics.

Can I use DIBUTYL PHTHALATE in cosmetics?

DIBUTYL PHTHALATE is regulated in 20 markets. It is banned in UAE, Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, California, Maryland, Vietnam. It has restrictions in Taiwan. Use Formpli's free screening tool to check your full ingredient list against all 26 markets at once.

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This information is for reference only and does not constitute legal or regulatory advice. Regulations change — always verify with official sources and consult a regulatory specialist before exporting cosmetic products. Data sourced from EU COSING, US FDA, Health Canada, MHLW Japan, MFDS Korea, ASEAN ACD, GCC SFDA, TGA Australia, ANVISA Brazil, EAEU TR CU, and Taiwan TFDA.