A segurança de dimetil ftalato, dietil ftalato e dibutil ftalato foi avaliada nos Estados Unidos pelo Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel. De acordo com esse painel de experts, esses compostos são avaliados como seguros para serem utilizados nos produtos cosméticos e personal care (1).
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