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Unapproved UV-related chemical

METHYL FORMYLAMINOBENZOATE

CAS 41270-80-8
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

An aminobenzoate-family compound related to historical UV filters and fragrance chemicals. Not an EU-approved UV filter, with sensitization concerns tied to its PABA-like structure.

Skin benefits

  • Has been used as a UV filter intermediate or fragrance component
  • Structurally related to PABA-family compounds

Known concerns

  • PABA-related structures have a history of skin sensitization
  • Not on EU Annex VI list of approved UV filters
  • Limited modern safety data in cosmetics
  • Risk of photoreactivity with skin proteins

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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