2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone / Oxybenzone
⚠ EU RestrictedIdentification
CAS Number 131-57-7
EINECS / EC 205-031-5
CosIng Ref 28809
Chemical Name (2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-phenylmethanone
IUPAC Name —
Formula C14H12O3
Mol. Weight 228.24 g/mol
InChIKey DXGLGDHPHMLXJC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Function & Classification
EU Regulatory Status
Max Leave-on 6%
Conditions of Use For a) and b): Contains Benzophenone-3 (*)
Footnote (*): Not required if concentration is 0,5 % or less and when it is used only for product protection purposes.
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