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Is Dibutyl Phthalate vegetarian?

Dibutyl Phthalate

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Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) is a synthetic organic ester of phthalic acid, appearing as a colorless oil, commonly used as a plasticizer due to its low toxicity and wide liquid range.

Also known as DBP
INCI name Dibutyl Phthalate
CAS number 84-74-2
EC number 201-557-4
CosIng ID 84488
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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