Benzophenone-3 (Oxybenzone
UV Filter, Photostabilizer
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
UV Filter, Photostabilizer
Purpose
Function
UV Filter, Photostabilizer
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Restricted
Safety
MODERATE
US
Restricted
EU Max Concentration6% (sunscreen); 0.5% (non-UV-filter use)
Absorptionhigh
Sensitizationhigh
MoSadequate
NOAEL67.9 mg/kg
ConcernHigh
Flags
highly_sensitizinghigh_dermal_absorptionphotoallergenfda_not_graseeu_concentration_limitendocrine_concernavoid_skin_contact_formulasifra_fragranceeu_cosing_listed
Verdict
High dermal absorption with confirmed measurable systemic blood levels and bioaccumulation potential. Classified as highly sensitizing in nail formulation context with known photoallergen and contact allergen properties. EU-restricted with concentration limits; US-restricted for OTC sunscreen use. Avoid in nail formulations due to skin contact risk. Superior UV-filter alternatives available.
US Note
FDA 2019/2021 proposed rules: NOT GRASE pending additional safety data on systemic absorption and endocrine effects. Permitted in cosmetics generally; restriction applies to OTC sunscreen monograph specifically.
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Identifiers
No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.