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METHYL HYDROXYPHENYLBUTYLAMINOBENZOATE

CAS 144761-91-1
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Methyl Hydroxyphenylbutylaminobenzoate is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Methyl hydroxyphenylbutylaminobenzoate is a substituted aminobenzoate UV filter or skin conditioning agent that carries the EU GHS hazard classification H317 (may cause allergic skin reaction). This substance has been flagged for its sensitisation potential by the EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS). Formulations containing this ingredient must be labelled with appropriate precautionary statements. Its use is permitted but requires strict adherence to concentration limits.

Skin benefits

  • Functions as a UV-absorbing or skin conditioning agent in formulations

Known concerns

  • Classified H317 — skin sensitiser (may cause allergic contact dermatitis)
  • Requires precautionary labelling under EU Regulation 1272/2008 (CLP)
  • Concentration-dependent sensitisation risk

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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