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Safety Data
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Safety Opinions
Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).
g the potential endocrine disrupting properties, the SCCS is of the opinion that BP-5 is safe when used as a UV filter up to a maximum concentration of 5% in sunscreen, face and hand cream, lipstick, sunscreen propellant spray and pump spray, when used separately or in combination (based on
g the potential endocrine disrupting properties, the SCCS is of the opinion that BP-5 is safe when used as a UV filter up to a maximum concentration of 5% in sunscreen, face and hand cream, lipstick, sunscreen propellant spray and pump spray, when used separately or in combination (based on
g the potential endocrine disrupting properties, the SCCS is of the opinion that BP-5 is safe when used as a UV filter up to a maximum concentration of 5% in sunscreen, face and hand cream, lipstick, sunscreen propellant spray and pump spray, when used separately or in combination (based on
Expert Verdict
Genotoxicity cannot be excluded; endocrine disruption confirmed; crosses BBB; high systemic availability; SCCS 2025 negative opinion. Likely candidate for future Annex II listing
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Benzophenone-2 safe in cosmetics?
Genotoxicity cannot be excluded; endocrine disruption confirmed; crosses BBB; high systemic availability; SCCS 2025 negative opinion. Likely candidate for future Annex II listing The EU classifies Benzophenone-2 as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR. This ingredient has been reviewed by sccs.
Is Benzophenone-2 allowed in the EU?
Benzophenone-2 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Benzophenone-2 do in cosmetics?
Benzophenone-2 functions as: UV filter, light stabilizer, fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 131-55-5.
What is the Margin of Safety for Benzophenone-2?
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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