Is Fluorescent Brightener 230 safe in cosmetics?
Fluorescent Brightener 230 has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Fluorescent Brightener 230
INCI: FLUORESCENT BRIGHTENER 230
Fluorescent Brightener 230 (CAS 27344-06-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as UV absorber. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
UV absorber
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
disodium;5-[[4-[(3-amino-3-oxopropyl)-(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-6-anilino-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]-2-[(E)-2-[4-[[4-[(3-amino-3-oxopropyl)-(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-6-anilino-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]-2-sulfonatophenyl]ethenyl]benzenesulfonate
InChIKey
KXZDXBWYWMOFCR-YHPRVSEPSA-L
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use (not as an OTC sunscreen active)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Fluorescent Brightener 230.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Fluorescent Brightener 230.
Regulatory Flags
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fluorescent Brightener 230 allowed in the EU?
Fluorescent Brightener 230 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Fluorescent Brightener 230 do in cosmetics?
Fluorescent Brightener 230 functions as: UV absorber. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 27344-06-5.
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