Benzophenone-6

INCI: BENZOPHENONE-6

CAS Number
131-54-4 (EC 205-027-3)
Function
UV absorber, light stabilizer
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not an OTC sunscreen active; CIR concluded safe (2021); CIR also confirmed non-mutagenic/non-genotoxic (1983 addendum)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Not currently in use per VCRP data. Impurity specifications: โ‰ค13 ppm lead, โ‰ค1 ppm arsenic.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benzophenone-6 safe in cosmetics?

Not currently in use per VCRP data. Impurity specifications: โ‰ค13 ppm lead, โ‰ค1 ppm arsenic. The EU classifies Benzophenone-6 as "prohibited". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Benzophenone-6 allowed in the EU?

Benzophenone-6 EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Benzophenone-6 do in cosmetics?

Benzophenone-6 functions as: UV absorber, light stabilizer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 131-54-4 (EC 205-027-3).

What is the Margin of Safety for Benzophenone-6?

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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