Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Benzophenone-10

INCI: BENZOPHENONE-10

CAS Number
1641-17-4
Function
UV absorber (product stabilizer, not typically used as skin UV filter)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not an approved OTC sunscreen active; permitted as cosmetic ingredient for non-sunscreen function

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Very limited published safety data; no CIR or SCCS safety assessment; benzophenone-class risks apply including endocrine disruption and photosensitization; monitor benzophenone as potential impurity or degradation product as parent compound is EU Annex II prohibited; if using, request supplier CoA confirming benzophenone impurity below detectable limits

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benzophenone-10 safe in cosmetics?

Very limited published safety data; no CIR or SCCS safety assessment; benzophenone-class risks apply including endocrine disruption and photosensitization; monitor benzophenone as potential impurity or degradation product as parent compound is EU Annex II prohibited; if using, request supplier CoA confirming benzophenone impurity below detectable limits The EU classifies Benzophenone-10 as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Benzophenone-10 allowed in the EU?

Benzophenone-10 EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Benzophenone-10 do in cosmetics?

Benzophenone-10 functions as: UV absorber (product stabilizer, not typically used as skin UV filter). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1641-17-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Benzophenone-10?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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