Benzophenone-9
INCI: BENZOPHENONE-9
CAS 3121-60-6 EC 278-520-4
Disodium 3,3'-carbonylbis[4-hydroxy-6-methoxybenzenesulphonate]
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Disodium 3,3'-carbonylbis[4-hydroxy-6-methoxybenzenesulphonate]
Purpose
Function
UV absorber, light stabilizer
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Banned
Safety
POOR
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationlow
MoSadequate
NOAEL200 mg/kg
ConcernLow
Verdict
Prohibited in EU but permitted in US; CIR safety assessment confirmed non-mutagenic and non-genotoxic.
US Note
Not an OTC sunscreen active; CIR concluded safe (originally 1983, reaffirmed 2021)
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