Ingredient

Benzophenone-3 (EU/CN), Oxybenzone (US)

✓ EU Allowed

Identification

CAS Number 131-57-7
EINECS / EC 205-031-5
Chemical Name (2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-phenylmethanone
IUPAC Name
Formula C14H12O3
Mol. Weight 228.24 g/mol
InChIKey DXGLGDHPHMLXJC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Function & Classification

Primary Function UV Filter
Category UV Filters
Manufacturer Hubei Meikai Chemical Co., Ltd.

EU Regulatory Status

🇪🇺
✓ Allowed — EU Reg. 1223/2009

Safety Profile

Skin Type Compatibility
🏜️ Dry Skin ✓ Beneficial
🍄 Fungal Acne Safe ✓ Safe
Toxicology Profile
LD₅₀ Oral 7.4
Skin Irritation (Draize) irritant
Eye Irritation (Draize) severe_irritant

Formulation Guidelines

Benefits Broad-band UV filter; Approved for skin care in EC, USA and Japan; Used in sun preparations, topical sunscreens, moisturizers, shampoos, hair care products, lipstick, lip balms, nail polish; Color preserver in paints and varnishes

Suppliers & Documents

Hubei Meikai Chemical Co., Ltd. 🇨🇳 China
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