Benzophenone-2
INCI: BENZOPHENONE-2
CAS 131-55-5 EC 205-028-9
2,2',4,4'-Tetrahydroxybenzophenone
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
2,2',4,4'-Tetrahydroxybenzophenone
Purpose
Function
UV filter, light stabilizer, fragrance
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
POOR
US
Permitted
Absorptionhigh
Sensitizationmoderate
MoSnot established
NOAEL60 mg/kg
ConcernHigh
Flags
fragrance-componenteu_children_restrictedifra_fragrance
Verdict
Genotoxicity cannot be excluded; endocrine disruption confirmed; crosses BBB; high systemic availability; SCCS 2025 negative opinion. Likely candidate for future Annex II listing
US Note
Not an OTC sunscreen active; CIR concluded safe in 2021 at present practices (55 uses reported in VCRP)
Assessment
Ratings
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