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ETHYL TERT-BUTYL-PHENYL-METHYLENE-AMINOBENZOATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
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Ethyl Tert-butyl-phenyl-methylene-aminobenzoate is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Ethyl tert-butyl-phenyl-methylene-aminobenzoate is an organic UV absorber (type of Schiff base/aminobenzoate) used in sunscreen and cosmetic UV-protective formulations. It absorbs in the UVA and UVB range and is evaluated by the SCCS for cosmetic safety. UV absorbers of this type require approval on EU Annex VI (authorized UV filters) to be legally used in cosmetic sunscreens in Europe. The ingredient shows good photostability and low skin penetration in safety studies, with the main concerns being mild eye irritation and environmental persistence of certain degradation products.
Skin benefits
- Provides UVA and UVB absorption for sun protection
- Can stabilize other UV filters in sunscreen formulations
- Improves photostability of cosmetic formulations
Known concerns
- Must be authorized on EU Annex VI (UV filters list) for sunscreen use
- Potential for skin sensitization in susceptible individuals
- Environmental persistence of photodegradation products
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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