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Dibutyl phthalate raises a high level of health concern and is of regulatory concern because:

  • This ingredient is authoritatively recognized to cause developmental toxicity (e.g., birth defects), according to the State of California (Proposition 65).
  • This ingredient (or its metabolites) is frequently detected in human blood or urine, indicating significant U.S. population exposure.
  • This ingredient is authoritatively recognized to cause reproductive toxicity, according to the State of California (Proposition 65). Includes both male and female reproductive toxicity.
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  • This ingredient is suspected of causing developmental toxicity, according to sources compiled by Scorecard (www.scorecard.org)
  • This ingredient is suspected of causing reproductive toxicity, according to sources compiled by Scorecard (www.scorecard.org)
  • This ingredient is suspected of causing endocrine-disrupting effects, according to sources compiled by Scorecard (www.scorecard.org)
  • This ingredient is suspected of causing endocrine-disrupting effects, according to Our Stolen Future (www.ourstolenfuture.org)
  • This ingredient is suspected of causing neurotoxicity, according to sources compiled by Scorecard (www.scorecard.org)
  • This ingredient is suspected of causing skin or sense organ toxicity, according to sources compiled by Scorecard (www.scorecard.org)
  • This ingredient is suspected of causing endocrine-disrupting effects, according to European Commission Annex 13. Includes both Category 1 (evidence for endocrine disruption in living organisms) and Category 2 (evidence of potential to cause endocrine disruption in in vitro studies)
  • This ingredient is suspected of causing immunotoxicity, according to sources compiled by Scorecard (www.scorecard.org)
  • Indicates whether an ingredient in this product is suspected of impairing fertility, according to the European Union Directive on the Classification and Labeling of Dangerous Substances (Risk Phrase R62).
  • This ingredient is suspected of causing harm to unborn children, according to the European Union Directive on the Classification and Labeling of Dangerous
  • This ingredient is not very potent via ingestion and capable of causing adverse effects at higher doses.
  • Indicates the relative potency of an ingredient in this product, based on EPA's Toxicity Weight for inhalation exposures. Chemicals with higher potency are capable of causing toxic effects at lower doses.
  • This ingredient meets the criteria used to identify Substance of Very High Concern in the European Union's REACH program and is being prioritized for replacement by safer alternatives.
  • This ingredient poses a concern to the public and is subject to an Action Plan developed by the Environmental Protection Agency
  • Indicates that an ingredient in this product has been prohibited in cosmetics use by the European Union.
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Controversial Ingredient

Dibutyl phthalate is a controversial ingredient
Concern that some specific phthalate compounds cause adverse reproductive and developmental effects, and many phthalates have not been thorougly tested. Phthalates are a class of widely used industrial chemicals that are added to plastic products to impart flexibility and resilience. While people are exposed to phthalates from dietary sources, indoor air pollution and, to a lesser extent, dermal contact, human health effects from phthalates at low environmental doses are currently unknown.

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From Wikipedia

Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) is a commonly used plasticizer. It is also used as an additive to adhesives or printing inks. It is soluble in various organic solvents, e.g. in alcohol, ether and benzene. DBP is also used as an ectoparasiticide....

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