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Butyl Benzyl Phthalate
AKA “Benzyl butyl phthalate, 85-68-7, Sicol, Palatinol BB, Unimoll BB, Santicizer 160, Butylbenzyl phthalate, n-Butyl benzyl phthalate, Sicol 160”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Butyl benzyl phthalate
AKA: Benzyl butyl phthalate, 85-68-7, Sicol, Palatinol BB, Unimoll BB, Santicizer 160, Butylbenzyl phthalate, N-Butyl benzyl phthalate, Sicol 160
Ingredient · Plasticiser · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Not Clean
Butyl benzyl phthalate appears as a clear colorless liquid with a mild odor. Primary hazard is to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to limit spread to the environment. Easily penetrates the soil to contaminate groundwater and nearby waterways.
Solubility less than 0.1 mg/mL at 72.5 °F (NTP, 1992)
Formula
C19H20O4
Mol. Weight
312.40
CAS #
85-68-7
Form
Liquid
State
Butyl benzyl phthalate appears as a clear colorless liquid with a mild odor. Primary hazard is to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to limit spread to the environment. Easily penetrates
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Functions
Plasticiser
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Adds flexibility
Traditional Use
Synthetic plasticizer developed in the 20th century for use in cosmetic formulations, particularly nail products and flexible polymers. Created to improve product texture and application properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
No
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
No
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Phototoxicity Concern
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR