aToxiq rating: Avoid — Flagged Avoid
Ingredient science card

Diethyl Phthalate (DEP)

Concern
Plasticizer & Fragrance Fixative / Endocrine Disruptor
Category
Skincare & Personal Care
CAS
84-66-2
Also listed as
DEP, PHTHALIC ACID DIETHYL ESTER, diethyl phthalate, phtalate de diéthyle
Impact

Neuro-Health & Life Force

Neuro-Health

Interferes with thyroid hormone signaling and androgen synthesis; linked to altered neurodevelopment, metabolic syndrome, and fatigue.

“Life Force”

No whole-body findings recorded.

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