Rock Chemical tells you what phthalates are

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Recently, the cosmetics industry has once again been embroiled in a controversy related to health hazards, as another carcinogenic substance – phthalates (PAEs) – came to light. According to the data in the survey report issued by the Beijing Center for Disease Control and Prevention, a considerable proportion of the domestic personal care products, cosmetics, and perfumes sampled contained a substance called phthalates; among these, the positive detection rate for perfumes containing this substance was as high as 92.3%. What are phthalates? Phthalates are a general term for environmental hormones. There are over 20 types of phthalates used in industry, primarily as plasticizers, softeners, and carriers in cosmetics, cleaning products, building materials, and lubricants. The main benefits of phthalates in the cosmetics industry are: \"allowing nail polish to reduce its brittleness and prevent it from breaking\" ； It creates a flexible film on the surface of the hair with gel, preventing the hair from becoming stiff ； When applied to the skin, it increases its smoothness and enhances the penetration of cleansing products into the skin ； It can also be used as a solvent for certain products and as a fixing agent for aromas. (Compiled by Rock Chemical Network)