Benzophenone-11

INCI: BENZOPHENONE-11

CAS Number
1341-54-4
Function
UV absorber / light stabilizer
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not listed as OTC sunscreen active; CIR concluded safe in present practices of use (2021)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Not currently in use in any cosmetic products per VCRP/Council data. Max impurity specs: ≤5% moisture, ≤13 ppm lead, ≤1 ppm arsenic

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benzophenone-11 safe in cosmetics?

Not currently in use in any cosmetic products per VCRP/Council data. Max impurity specs: ≤5% moisture, ≤13 ppm lead, ≤1 ppm arsenic The EU classifies Benzophenone-11 as "prohibited". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Benzophenone-11 allowed in the EU?

Benzophenone-11 EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Benzophenone-11 do in cosmetics?

Benzophenone-11 functions as: UV absorber / light stabilizer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1341-54-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Benzophenone-11?

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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