Dihydroxyphenyl Benzimidazole Carboxylic Acid

INCI: DIHYDROXYPHENYL BENZIMIDAZOLE CARBOXYLIC ACID

CAS Number
174533-99-4
Function
UV filter
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Listed in cosmetic ingredient inventory

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

UV filter permitted in both EU and US regulations with established safety profile and low sensitization potential.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dihydroxyphenyl Benzimidazole Carboxylic Acid safe in cosmetics?

UV filter permitted in both EU and US regulations with established safety profile and low sensitization potential. The EU classifies Dihydroxyphenyl Benzimidazole Carboxylic Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Dihydroxyphenyl Benzimidazole Carboxylic Acid allowed in the EU?

Dihydroxyphenyl Benzimidazole Carboxylic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Dihydroxyphenyl Benzimidazole Carboxylic Acid do in cosmetics?

Dihydroxyphenyl Benzimidazole Carboxylic Acid functions as: UV filter. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 174533-99-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Dihydroxyphenyl Benzimidazole Carboxylic Acid?

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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