Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate

INCI: SODIUM BENZOTRIAZOLYL BUTYLPHENOL SULFONATE

CAS Number
92484-48-5
Function
UV absorber / UV filter (water-soluble benzotriazole derivative)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not listed as an approved OTC sunscreen active by FDA; may be used as a non-active cosmetic UV stabilizer/protector at manufacturer's discretion under cosmetic regulations

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Benzotriazole derivatives face increasing environmental scrutiny; check for endocrine disruption data; not an FDA-approved sunscreen active โ€” marketing claims must be careful in US market

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate safe in cosmetics?

Benzotriazole derivatives face increasing environmental scrutiny; check for endocrine disruption data; not an FDA-approved sunscreen active โ€” marketing claims must be careful in US market The EU classifies Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate allowed in the EU?

Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate functions as: UV absorber / UV filter (water-soluble benzotriazole derivative). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 92484-48-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate?

adequate 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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