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DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYBENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Di-T-Butyl Hydroxybenzylidene Camphor is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Its specific function may vary between products. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Di-t-butyl hydroxybenzylidene camphor (CAS 123013-10-5) is a benzylidene camphor derivative used as a UV filter in sunscreen and cosmetic preparations. Related camphor derivatives have faced EU regulatory scrutiny due to environmental persistence (vPvB properties) and potential endocrine activity. It is not currently listed in EU Annex VI (approved UV filters), making its use in sunscreens technically restricted to non-approved status pending formal evaluation.
Skin benefits
- UV absorption for photoprotection
Known concerns
- Not EU-approved UV filter (Annex VI)
- Environmental persistence concern
- Potential endocrine activity (structural alert)
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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