Benzophenone
INCI: BENZOPHENONE
CAS 119-61-9 [^1_6] EC 204-337-6
Benzophenone
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Benzophenone
Purpose
Function
UV absorber, masking agent
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Banned
Safety
POOR
US
Restricted
Absorptionhigh
Sensitizationmoderate
MoSadequate
NOAEL5 mg/kg
ConcernHigh
Flags
endocrine_disruptorprop65ifra_fragrancefda_food_additivejecfa_safe
Verdict
Prohibited in EU since 2022; IARC Group 2B carcinogen; mutagenic (CLP Muta. 2); endocrine disruption concerns; photoallergy risk. Monitor as impurity in benzophenone-derivative UV filters; trace limits apply if detected.
US Note
Not specifically banned for cosmetics; FDA removed from indirect food additive list (2024); under increasing regulatory scrutiny
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