Benzophenone-3 (EU/CN), Oxybenzone (US)
✓ EU AllowedIdentification
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
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
Documents