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UV Absorber

BENZOTRIAZOLYL DODECYL P-CRESOL

CAS 125304-04-3
68

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A benzotriazole UV absorber added to keep finished products stable in light. Used at fractional percentages with low skin exposure but the chemical class has environmental flags.

Function

UV ABSORBER

Skin benefits

  • Photostabilizes formulas
  • Prevents discoloration
  • Preserves active ingredients

Known concerns

  • Environmental persistence
  • Sparse dermal data
  • Not for skin UV protection

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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