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BENZOTRIAZOLYLHYDROXYPHENETHYL METHACRYLATE

CAS 96478-09-0 Updated
60

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A polymerisable benzotriazole UV stabiliser used to keep cosmetic colours and fragrances from fading. The methacrylate group means residual monomer can sensitise; environmental persistence of the benzotriazole core is also debated.

Function

LIGHT STABILIZER

Skin benefits

  • UV-stabilising effect in polymer formulations
  • Methacrylate functionality enables polymer incorporation
  • Can extend cosmetic shelf-life under UV stress

Known concerns

  • Methacrylate functionality is a known skin sensitiser
  • Benzotriazole UV stabilisers under EU environmental scrutiny
  • Limited dermal toxicology dataset

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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