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PENTYLPHENYL OCTYLOXYBENZOATE

CAS 50649-56-4 Updated
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A benzoate UV-absorber sometimes called RLM-45. Functional as a sunscreen agent but flagged for serious eye damage and skin irritation; not approved on EU UV-filter list.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • UV-A absorber
  • Photoprotective

Known concerns

  • Causes serious eye damage (H318)
  • Skin irritation (H315)
  • Limited cosmetic safety dossier
  • Not on EU Annex VI

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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