Tetramethylbutyl Dihydroxybenzamide

INCI: TETRAMETHYLBUTYL DIHYDROXYBENZAMIDE

CAS Number
Likely related to derivatives used in UV filter compositions (associated with methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, CAS 103597-45-1)
Function
Antioxidant / UV-absorbing compound — the tetramethylbutyl moiety is characteristic of UV filter chemistry
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
EU Max Conc. 10%
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not listed among FDA's 17 approved OTC sunscreen actives; if used as non-active antioxidant, falls under general provisions

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Data gap — limited published safety data specific to this exact molecule. Verify exact CAS and SCCS opinion before formulation

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tetramethylbutyl Dihydroxybenzamide safe in cosmetics?

Data gap — limited published safety data specific to this exact molecule. Verify exact CAS and SCCS opinion before formulation The EU classifies Tetramethylbutyl Dihydroxybenzamide as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Tetramethylbutyl Dihydroxybenzamide allowed in the EU?

Tetramethylbutyl Dihydroxybenzamide EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 10%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Tetramethylbutyl Dihydroxybenzamide do in cosmetics?

Tetramethylbutyl Dihydroxybenzamide functions as: Antioxidant / UV-absorbing compound — the tetramethylbutyl moiety is characteristic of UV filter chemistry. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Likely related to derivatives used in UV filter compositions (associated with methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, CAS 103597-45-1).

What is the Margin of Safety for Tetramethylbutyl Dihydroxybenzamide?

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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