Benzoyl Peroxide
INCI: BENZOYL PEROXIDE
CAS 94-36-0 EC 202-327-6
Dibenzoyl peroxide
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Dibenzoyl peroxide
Purpose
Function
Insufficient Data
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Restricted
Safety
GOOD
US
Restricted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
NOAEL500 mg/kg
ConcernLow
Flags
EU Restrictedfda_food_additiveeu_cosing_listed
Verdict
Benzoyl Peroxide is an OTC drug ingredient with restricted cosmetic use; generally considered safe at appropriate concentrations.
US Note
OTC drug classification; no specific concentration restrictions
Assessment
Ratings
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