Is Methylbutylphenyl Hexyloxybenzoate safe in cosmetics?
Methylbutylphenyl Hexyloxybenzoate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Methylbutylphenyl Hexyloxybenzoate
INCI: METHYLBUTYLPHENYL HEXYLOXYBENZOATE
Methylbutylphenyl Hexyloxybenzoate is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as UV filter / UV absorber (benzoate-type organic UV filter). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted.
Function
UV filter / UV absorber (benzoate-type organic UV filter)
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not listed among the 16 FDA-approved OTC sunscreen active ingredients; would require separate evaluation if used as a UV filter in the US market
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Methylbutylphenyl Hexyloxybenzoate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Methylbutylphenyl Hexyloxybenzoate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methylbutylphenyl Hexyloxybenzoate allowed in the EU?
Methylbutylphenyl Hexyloxybenzoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methylbutylphenyl Hexyloxybenzoate do in cosmetics?
Methylbutylphenyl Hexyloxybenzoate functions as: UV filter / UV absorber (benzoate-type organic UV filter). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database.
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