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Ingredients/bis(2-Methoxyethyl) phthalate
bis(2-Methoxyethyl) phthalateCAS 117-82-8
EU CosIng II — prohibitedASEAN II — prohibitedChina NMPA — prohibitedUK OPSS — prohibitedBrazil ANVISA — prohibited
Is bis(2-Methoxyethyl) phthalate restricted in cosmetics?
bis(2-Methoxyethyl) phthalate is prohibited in EU CosIng, ASEAN, China NMPA, UK OPSS and Brazil ANVISA. Markets not named here hold no entry for it, which is not a clearance.
- CAS
- 117-82-8
- INCI
- bis(2-Methoxyethyl) phthalate
- Data refreshed
- 2026-10-12
Regulatory status
| Source | Status | Annex / Details | Limit / Conditions | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU CosIng | prohibited | Annex II | — | — |
| ASEAN | prohibited | Annex II | — | — |
| China NMPA | prohibited | — | — | 10/7/2026 |
| UK OPSS | prohibited | — | Source: legislation.gov.uk retained EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex Ii | 10/5/2026 |
| Brazil ANVISA | prohibited | — | — | 10/7/2026 |
What this means
bis(2-Methoxyethyl) phthalate has regulatory signals in EU CosIng, ASEAN, China NMPA, UK OPSS, Brazil ANVISA. Review the source links above for the official conditions and latest updates.
Recent regulatory changes
No recorded regulatory changes for bis(2-Methoxyethyl) phthalate yet.
Common questions
- Is bis(2-Methoxyethyl) phthalate restricted in EU cosmetics?
- bis(2-Methoxyethyl) phthalate is prohibited in EU cosmetics according to EU CosIng Annex II.
- Is bis(2-Methoxyethyl) phthalate restricted under the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive?
- bis(2-Methoxyethyl) phthalate is prohibited under the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive Annex II.
- Is bis(2-Methoxyethyl) phthalate restricted in China NMPA?
- bis(2-Methoxyethyl) phthalate is prohibited in cosmetics under China NMPA.
- Is bis(2-Methoxyethyl) phthalate restricted in UK OPSS?
- bis(2-Methoxyethyl) phthalate is prohibited in cosmetics under UK OPSS.
- Is bis(2-Methoxyethyl) phthalate restricted in Brazil ANVISA?
- bis(2-Methoxyethyl) phthalate is prohibited in cosmetics under Brazil ANVISA.
- What is the CAS number for bis(2-Methoxyethyl) phthalate?
- The CAS number for bis(2-Methoxyethyl) phthalate is 117-82-8.
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