Avobenzone
⚠ EU RestrictedAlso known as: Avobenzone What-it-does: sunscreen Official CosIng Information All Functions: uv absorber, uv filter CAS #: 70356-09-1 | EC #: 274-581-6 Chemical/IUPA
Identification
CAS Number 70356-09-1
EINECS / EC 274-581-6
Chemical Name 1-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propane-1,3-dione
IUPAC Name —
Formula C20H22O3
Mol. Weight 310.4 g/mol
InChIKey XNEFYCZVKIDDMS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Function & Classification
Primary Function sunscreen Official CosIng Information All Functions: uv absorber
Secondary Functions uv filter CAS #: 70356-09-1 | EC #: 274-581-6 Chemical, IUPAC Name: 1-[4-(1, 1-Dimethy
Origin Synthetic
EU Regulatory Status
Max Leave-on 5%
Max Rinse-off 5%
Restrictions Max 5%
Conditions of Use Max 5% in sunscreen products.
Safety Profile
2 / 10
Comedogenic Rating: 1/5
Low risk — should be fine for most skin types
Skin Type Compatibility
Acne-Prone ✓ Safe
Fungal Acne Safe ✓ Safe
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NOAEL · Dermal Absorption % · Sensitization
Formulation Guidelines
Benefits sunscreen Official CosIng Information All Functions: uv absorber, uv filter CAS #: 70356-09-1 | EC #: 274-581-6 Chemical/IUPAC Name: 1-[4-(1,1-Dimethy
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