UV Filter
PENTYLPHENYL METHOXYBENZOATE
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A UV-absorbing aromatic ester used as a skin conditioning agent. Limited cosmetic safety data; structurally related to UV filters that have raised photoallergy and endocrine questions, so we score conservatively.
Function
Skin benefits
- UV absorption support
- Skin conditioning film
- Formulation stability in aromatic systems
Known concerns
- Sparse cosmetic toxicology data
- Photoallergic potential typical of methoxybenzoate UV filters
- Unclear endocrine activity
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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