Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Stearaminocarbonyl Benzophenone-4

INCI: STEARAMINOCARBONYL BENZOPHENONE-4

CAS Number
Not widely published; derivative of Benzophenone-4 (parent CAS 4065-45-6)
Function
UV absorber / UV filter (UVA + UVB protection)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
EU Max Conc. 5%
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Benzophenone-4 (sulisobenzone) is an FDA-approved OTC sunscreen active; this stearamino derivative is NOT independently listed in the FDA OTC monograph — usage as a cosmetic ingredient (not active sunscreen) may be permissible under general cosmetic provisions

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Critical: Benzophenone-4 has documented endocrine disruption concerns that SCCS evaluated . This specific derivative lacks dedicated safety assessment — do NOT assume parent compound clearance extends to the derivative. Photoallergenicity risk. If marketing as UV protection, FDA OTC monograph compliance issue in US market. Verify whether this INCI has a valid CosIng entry with its own regulatory status before formulating

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stearaminocarbonyl Benzophenone-4 safe in cosmetics?

Critical: Benzophenone-4 has documented endocrine disruption concerns that SCCS evaluated . This specific derivative lacks dedicated safety assessment — do NOT assume parent compound clearance extends to the derivative. Photoallergenicity risk. If marketing as UV protection, FDA OTC monograph compliance issue in US market. Verify whether this INCI has a valid CosIng entry with its own regulatory status before formulating The EU classifies Stearaminocarbonyl Benzophenone-4 as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Stearaminocarbonyl Benzophenone-4 allowed in the EU?

Stearaminocarbonyl Benzophenone-4 EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Stearaminocarbonyl Benzophenone-4 do in cosmetics?

Stearaminocarbonyl Benzophenone-4 functions as: UV absorber / UV filter (UVA + UVB protection). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published; derivative of Benzophenone-4 (parent CAS 4065-45-6).

What is the Margin of Safety for Stearaminocarbonyl Benzophenone-4?

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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