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UV Filter

BENZOPHENONE-4

CAS 4065-45-6 Updated
50

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A water-soluble UV filter (Sulisobenzone). Approved in the EU up to 5%, but the benzophenone class is under safety and environmental scrutiny.

Function

LIGHT STABILIZERUV ABSORBERUV FILTER

Skin benefits

  • UV filter and product-protection
  • Water-soluble — works in clear gels
  • Photostable
  • EU approved up to 5%

Known concerns

  • Benzophenone family under endocrine-disruption scrutiny
  • Environmental concerns in marine settings
  • Sensitisation potential

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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