Leading drugstore brand Sally Hansen said it is reformulating all its products to remove dibutyl phthalate, formaldehyde and toluene. |
Celanese products that go into emulsions include vinyl acetate monomer, polyvinyl alcohol, acrylates and dibutyl maleate. |
Several phthalates, such as diethyl phthalate and dibutyl phthalate, are widely used, especially in cosmetic and personal care products for infants, children, and adults. |
Last month the EU banned two phthalates, DEHP and dibutyl phthalate, from cosmetics because the chemicals are classified as reproductive toxins. |