Methyl Hydroxyphenylbutylaminobenzoate

INCI: METHYL HYDROXYPHENYLBUTYLAMINOBENZOATE

CAS Number
Not confirmed from retrieved data
Function
UV Absorber / UV Filter (aminobenzoate derivative structure)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not confirmed as an FDA-approved OTC sunscreen active; may be used as a cosmetic ingredient without sunscreen claims

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Aminobenzoate (PABA-derivative) class concerns include potential photosensitization and photoallergic reactions; specific data not retrieved. Structural aminobenzoate UV absorber with a hydroxyphenylbutyl substituent; relatively uncommon - verify current regulatory listing and permitted use levels before formulating

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Methyl Hydroxyphenylbutylaminobenzoate safe in cosmetics?

Aminobenzoate (PABA-derivative) class concerns include potential photosensitization and photoallergic reactions; specific data not retrieved. Structural aminobenzoate UV absorber with a hydroxyphenylbutyl substituent; relatively uncommon - verify current regulatory listing and permitted use levels before formulating The EU classifies Methyl Hydroxyphenylbutylaminobenzoate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Methyl Hydroxyphenylbutylaminobenzoate allowed in the EU?

Methyl Hydroxyphenylbutylaminobenzoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Methyl Hydroxyphenylbutylaminobenzoate do in cosmetics?

Methyl Hydroxyphenylbutylaminobenzoate functions as: UV Absorber / UV Filter (aminobenzoate derivative structure). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed from retrieved data.

What is the Margin of Safety for Methyl Hydroxyphenylbutylaminobenzoate?

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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