NOAEL Data REACH Registered Cosmetic Ingredient

2-(2H-Benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-methylphenol

Also known as: 2-(2H-Benzotriazol-2-yl)-p-cresol, Phenol, 2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-methyl-, BRN 0615546, EINECS 219-470-5, Porex P (+4 more)

CAS 2440-22-4

2-(2H-Benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-methylphenol (CAS 2440-22-4) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: REACH registered, 11 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, ECHA REACH.

View cosmetic safety profile for Drometrizole →

SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
10
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
11
SOURCE eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 15 fields
Name
2-(2H-Benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-methylphenol
CAS Number
2440-22-4
DTXSID
DTXSID1027479
Molecular Formula
C13H11N3O
InChI Key
MCPKSFINULVDNX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
225.090212
Synonyms
2-(2H-Benzotriazol-2-yl)-p-cresolPhenol, 2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-methyl-BRN 0615546EINECS 219-470-5Porex PUV absorber-1DrometrizolDrometrizolumUNII-5X93W9OFZL

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 55 records
UV stabilizerStabilizing agentFragranceDye

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 11 records
ListKeywordSource
CEDIFDAUnited States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)FDAUnited States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
drinking_water; Europe; manufacturing; plastic_additiveBelgaquaCPCat
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; PesticidesEPACPCat
Europe; plastic_additiveEuropean Chemicals AgencyEuropean Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
detected; Europe; Other indirect contact consumer goodsDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
detected; emissions; Europe; Other indirect contact consumer goods; waterDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
pharmaceuticalUS International Trade CommissionCPCat
IFRA TransparencyIFRAIFRA
artificial_sweat; detected; emissions; Europe; Toys and children's productsDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
artificial_sweat; detected; emissions; Europe; Toys and children's productsDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 10 of 10 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
8.70052633809247uMAC50--NTP_ICE_endocrine
2.31681441971436uMACC--NTP_ICE_endocrine
=1mg/m3DNEL systemicinhalationHumanToxValDB_GESTIS_DNEL
5X93W9OFZLUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
5X93W9OFZLUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
5X93W9OFZLUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
5X93W9OFZLUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
-unitlessModel Score--NTP_ICE_endocrine
0.0875unitlessModel Score--NTP_ICE_endocrine
<30mg/kg bw/dayNOELoralRatToxValDB_HESS

Showing 10 of 10 studies

REACH Registration

Registration status from the ECHA REACH registered substances database.

SOURCE ECHA (EU) 1 records
StatusNameEC NumberLink
Registered2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-p-cresol219-470-5ECHA overview →

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records
Inventory Status
listed

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Fragrance
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Pharmaceutical Data

Same-CAS pharmaceutical records from drug and bioactivity sources.

SOURCE EMBL-EBI ChEMBL DROMETRIZOLE
ChEMBL Phase
3
Adverse Events
0
Bioactivity
2
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NOAEL for 2-(2H-Benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-methylphenol?

2-(2H-Benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-methylphenol has 10 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 1 mg/m3 via inhalation in Human. Source: ToxValDB_GESTIS_DNEL.

What regulatory lists include 2-(2H-Benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-methylphenol?

2-(2H-Benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-methylphenol appears on 10 regulatory/inventory lists including CEDI, Indirect additives food contact (10/2018), drinking_water; Europe; manufacturing; plastic_additive, and 7 more. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is 2-(2H-Benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-methylphenol used in cosmetics?

Yes, 2-(2H-Benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-methylphenol is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Drometrizole. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.

Where does the safety data for 2-(2H-Benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-methylphenol come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, ECHA REACH, CosIng / Ingredients DB, ChEMBL / DailyMed. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Is 2-(2H-Benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-methylphenol used outside industrial chemicals?

2-(2H-Benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-methylphenol also appears in cosmetics, pharmaceutical databases.