Benzophenone-5
INCI: BENZOPHENONE-5
CAS 6628-37-1 EC 613-918-7
Benzenesulfonic acid, 5-benzoyl-4-hydroxy-2-methoxy-, monosodium salt
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Benzenesulfonic acid, 5-benzoyl-4-hydroxy-2-methoxy-, monosodium salt
Purpose
Function
UV filter, UV absorber, light stabilizer
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
EU Max Concentration5%
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationlow
MoSadequate
NOAEL1239 mg/kg
ConcernLow
Verdict
Potential endocrine effects flagged from BP-4 read-across data, but SCCS deemed safe at permitted levels. China permits at 5% (as acid).
US Note
Not listed as OTC sunscreen active (BP-4 is, but BP-5 is not); CIR concluded safe (2021)
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