Benzophenone-3
⚠ EU RestrictedIdentification
CAS Number 131-57-7
EINECS / EC 205-031-5
CosIng Ref 32142
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
Secondary Functions Sunscreen Agent, Skin Protecting
Origin Synthetic
Category UV Filters
Manufacturer Cosmer Kimya
EU Regulatory Status
Max Leave-on 6%
Max Rinse-off 6%
Restrictions Max 6%. Label: "Contains Benzophenone-3" required.
Conditions of Use Max 6% in sunscreen products / max 0.5% for other product categories (face protection only). Must be listed by name on the label even when used for product protection.
Mandatory Warning Contains Benzophenone-3.
SCCS Opinion View SCCS opinion →
Safety Profile
3 / 10
Skin Type Compatibility
Sensitive Skin ~ Low Risk
Fungal Acne Safe ✓ Safe
Toxicology Profile
NOAEL 100 mg/kg bw/day (oral, rat, 13-week) SCCS/1625/20
Sensitization Weak
Genotoxicity Non-genotoxic
Phototoxicity Photoallergic
Dermal Absorption 1.3%
LD₅₀ Oral 12.8 g/kg (rat)
LD₅₀ Dermal >2 g/kg (rat)
Skin Irritation (Draize) 0.5 / 4.0
Eye Irritation (Draize) 1.0 / 4.0
Source SCCS Opinion ↗
Formulation Guidelines
Benefits UV Filter
Suppliers & Documents
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