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METHYLBUTYLPHENYL DODECYLOXYBENZOATE

CAS 83846-95-1 Updated
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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

A synthetic benzoate ester used as a UV/photostabilizer. Limited cosmetic-specific safety data; benzoate UV filters are scrutinized by EU regulators.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • UV filter / light-stabilizer function
  • Improves photostability of formulas
  • Synthetic ester structure

Known concerns

  • Limited human cosmetic safety data
  • Bulky benzoate — endocrine questions for some UV filters
  • Not on EU Annex VI cosmetic UV-filter list

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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