Di-t-Butyl Hydroxybenzylidene Camphor

CAS Number
123013-10-5
Function
UV stabilizer
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status restricted
US Notes Not FDA-approved as an OTC sunscreen active ingredient (not on 21 CFR 352 monograph)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Not widely approved as a standalone UV filter globally; limited independent toxicological dossier; photostability should be confirmed in-formula; potential endocrine activity needs evaluation as a concern for organic UV filters.

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Di-t-Butyl Hydroxybenzylidene Camphor safe in cosmetics?

Not widely approved as a standalone UV filter globally; limited independent toxicological dossier; photostability should be confirmed in-formula; potential endocrine activity needs evaluation as a concern for organic UV filters. The EU classifies Di-t-Butyl Hydroxybenzylidene Camphor as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Di-t-Butyl Hydroxybenzylidene Camphor allowed in the EU?

Di-t-Butyl Hydroxybenzylidene Camphor EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Di-t-Butyl Hydroxybenzylidene Camphor do in cosmetics?

Di-t-Butyl Hydroxybenzylidene Camphor functions as: UV stabilizer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 123013-10-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Di-t-Butyl Hydroxybenzylidene Camphor?

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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