Is Stearaminocarbonyl Benzophenone-4 safe in cosmetics?
Stearaminocarbonyl Benzophenone-4 has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Stearaminocarbonyl Benzophenone-4
INCI: STEARAMINOCARBONYL BENZOPHENONE-4
Stearaminocarbonyl Benzophenone-4 (CAS Not widely published; derivative of Benzophenone-4 (parent CAS 4065-45-6)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as UV absorber / UV filter (UVA + UVB protection). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max 5%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not widely published; derivative of Benzophenone-4 (parent CAS 4065-45-6)
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Function
UV absorber / UV filter (UVA + UVB protection)
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
5%
US 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, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Stearaminocarbonyl Benzophenone-4.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Stearaminocarbonyl Benzophenone-4 — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
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